Orton Gorse, Atherstone Hunt area, Warwickshire
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Orton Gorse, Atherstone Hunt area, Warwickshire
View of Orton Gorse, in the Atherstone Hunt area, Warwickshire. Date: 1936
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Aldin Area Atherstone Fields Flat Foxhunt Foxhunting Gorse Hedge Hedges Hound Hounds Hunt Midland Midlands Orton Running Warwickshire 1936
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Orton Gorse, Atherstone Hunt Area, Warwickshire (1936): A Scene of Fox Hunting in the English Midlands This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in the English countryside. Taken in 1936, the image depicts Orton Gorse in the Atherstone Hunt area of Warwickshire, a popular location for fox hunts in the West Midlands during the 1930s. The scene is set in a rolling, verdant landscape, with tall trees lining the horizon and hedgerows crisscrossing the fields. At the heart of the image, a group of hounds eagerly await their master's command. Their noses are to the ground, their ears pricked, and their tails wagging in anticipation. The hounds are a mix of colors, from the rich reds and whites of their coats to the deep browns of their muzzles. Nearby, a huntsman on horseback, dressed in the traditional red coat and black and tan hunting attire, holds the reins of his mount, ready to lead the hounds on the chase. The flat, open fields provide ample room for the hounds to run and the horses to gallop, their hooves kicking up clumps of earth as they move. The trees in the background offer a sense of depth and perspective, their branches reaching towards the sky. The hedgerows, with their interwoven branches and leaves, serve as natural barriers, separating the fields and providing shelter for wildlife. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of fox hunting in Britain, a sport that has been a part of the rural landscape for centuries. It is a scene of excitement, tradition, and the natural beauty of the English countryside.
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