Furrows Collection (#4)

A farmer and his horse team plough a field at the back of houses in Eltham, London. 1939

A farmer fertilising a fields with his tractor. 1939

Changing Britain - the suburbs meet the farmland A farmer and his horse team plough a field at the back of houses in Eltham. 1939

A farmer and his team of horse team plough a field in Kingsdown, Kent. A boy follows closely by. 1938

Raspberry plantation ruined by drought. 1938

A farmer on his tractor cultivates a field. 1935

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in Hockenden, Kent. 1939

A farmer and his team of horses plough a field. 1935

A farmer and his team of horses pull the roller across a field planted with oats. 1936

A farmer ploughs the grounds around his trees in an orchard in Farningham, Kent. 1938

A farmer and his team of horses plough a field in Ruxley. 1936

Farm workers spreading bone fertilizer on the fields in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

A view over a ploughed field to an Oast house at Otford in Kent. 1938

A farmer boy rides on the horse which is pulling the harrows between the fruit trees. 1936

This picture, taken on 25th April 1950, shows a field of newly planted potatoes covered with over an inch of snow - near Swanley, Kent. 25th April 1950

Farmer potato spinning with his horse team. 1936

A farmer and his horse team ploughing a field, take a break to watch cross country runners, running past their fields. 1936

The Ransomes from Ipswich demonstrate their MG2 Motor Garden Cultivator in East Malling, Kent. 22 March 1939

A farmer and his horse harrowing between the fruit trees in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

A farmer using a horse drawn machine to spread fertilizer on a field. 1939

A farmer and his horse team plough a field. 1936

Farm workers in Farningham, Kent, at work using a steam engine and belt - driven threshing machine. In the fore ground one of the workers cares to a pair of shire horses. 1936

A farmer and his horse plough a stony field. 1939

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in the Darenth Valley in Kent. 1937

Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent. 1936

A farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. Alongside are old cars which have been parked in order to cause obstruction to enemy gliders carrying invasion troops which may want to land on the field

Children follow a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London. 1939

A farmer and his team of horses ploughing a field in Kent. 1939

Close-up of furrows in newly ploughed field, Sweden, autumn

Tractor pulling four furrow reversible plough and small harrow, ploughing field, Skane, Sweden, winter

John Deere 8400 tractor pulling eight furrow reversible plough, ploughing stubble field, Sweden, autumn

Close-up of eight furrow reversible plough pulled by tractor, ploughing stubble field, Sweden, autumn

Close-up of eight furrow reversible plough, ploughing stubble field, Sweden, autumn

Rainbow over trees and arable field with furrows, in evening sunlight, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, April

Potato tubers with chits being hand-pressed into soil along drill, side view

Glyptoxanthus labyrinthicus crab. This crab is found on reefs along the Pacific coast of South America. Its carapace (upper shell) is covered in a series of channels (shown here)

Firefighters attending crashed plane in field, WW2
Firefighters and vehicles attending a crashed plane burning in field

Bagging up potatoes at Tillington
Young family bagging up potatoes at Tillington, October 1934 George Garland collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10117

Silhouette of ploughing scene
Silhouette of a ploughing scene, with a man guiding his manual plough across a field with the help of two farm horses

THE FURROWED EARTH
The Furrowed Earth. Date: 1950s

Springtime Furrows
Spring furrows, a charming scene at Newtimber, Sussex, England. Date: 1930s

Clay Soil Furrows
Clay soil furrows. Date: 1960s

Good Ploughed Soil
The good, freshly ploughed soil of England. Date: 1950s

Fresh Furrows
A close-up photograph of freshly turned furrows. Date: 1960s

Ploughing with a horse team
A team of two heavy horses plough the upslope of an English farmers field, with spectacular rolling countryside disappearing away to a distant horizon. circa 1950s

VIIIme Exposition Suisse D Agriculture (1 / 3)
Promotional postcard for the VIIIme Exposition Suisse D Agriculture (8th Swiss Agricultural Exhibition) at Lausanne, Switzerland (1/3) Date: 1910

Robots as the farm workers of the future
Robots depicted as the farm workers of the future. Date: 1896

Snow covered field after it had been ploughed. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

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"Furrows: The Timeless Artistry of the Land" Witness the sheer power and grace of a Shire horse team during a Ploughing Match, as they effortlessly carve furrows into the earth. In the golden fields of Suffolk, witness the modern marvel that is a combine harvester harvesting barley, leaving behind neat rows of furrows. Transport yourself to the picturesque South Downs in East Sussex, where a four-horse ploughing team diligently works together to create perfectly aligned furrows. Step into the world of agriculture as farmers meticulously plough their fields, creating symmetrical patterns that promise bountiful harvests. Discover how irrigation breathes life into parched lands, transforming dry soil into fertile ground with its intricate network of water-filled furrows. Experience an endearing scene between a farm boy and his loyal plough horse, united in their shared task of etching deep furrows across vast expanses. Immerse yourself in history through "The Ploughing Match, " an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing farmers' dedication to crafting precise furrows in 1813. Marvel at nature's whimsy as geese invade a field where Brownies sow seeds, playfully disrupting orderly furrow lines with their mischievous antics. Journey back in time with "November in the Cornfields, " a photographic study from 1910 showcasing bare earth adorned by beautifully carved furrows alongside trees and bonfires ablaze. Admire the strength and elegance displayed by Suffolk Punch working horses as they pull a plough through rich soil, leaving behind deep-set furrow trails. From ancient agricultural practices to wartime heroics amidst crashed planes – these diverse glimpses into our relationship with land remind us that every single one starts with humble yet purposeful strokes – Furrowing.