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Shepherd with lamb and sheep, Devon
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Shepherd with lamb and sheep, Devon
An elderly Devon shepherd with a black-faced lamb and sheep. Yes Tor can be seen in the background. Date: 1960s
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Agriculture Cloth Country Side Elderly Faced Farmer Fields Flat Lamb Lambing Sheep Shepherd
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In this evocative photograph from the 1960s, an elderly shepherd in a worn cap and jacket stands amongst a field of sheep in the picturesque county of Devon, England. The rolling hills and lush greenery of the English countryside stretch out before him, with the distinctive granite tors of Dartmoor, specifically Yes Tor, rising majestically in the background. The shepherd's face is etched with the lines of age and the experience of a lifetime spent working the land. In his arms, he cradles a black-faced lamb, its wool still damp from birth. The other sheep in the field graze peacefully, their curiosity piqued by the presence of the shepherd and his new arrival. This poignant scene captures the essence of rural life in Britain during the 1960s, a time when agriculture remained a vital part of the national identity and the connection between farmers and their livestock was a deeply personal one. The scene is further enhanced by the shepherd's traditional attire - a flat cap and a heavy cloth jacket - which speaks to the practicality and resilience required of those who worked the land. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, one where the rhythms of nature and the bond between farmer and animal were the guiding forces of daily life.
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