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A group of twelve Danish students are on a six months working visit to a Kentish farm
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A group of twelve Danish students are on a six months working visit to a Kentish farm
A group of twelve Danish students are on a six months working visit to a Kentish farm, their trip is sponsored by the National Farmers Union and they are based at Hook Place Farm Southfleet, Kent, England. With the party are two Danish girls who act as housewives to the other twelve boys and girls, they are Birte Ernhorn and Kirston Kjaer who are seen here busy at their daily chores whilst their family is out at work.
25 August 1960
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1960s 1960s 60s 60s Chores Laundry Sixties Washing Line Peeling Potatoes Rural Area Washing Tub
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In this print from 1960, we see a group of twelve Danish students embarking on an incredible six-month working visit to a picturesque Kentish farm. Sponsored by the National Farmers Union and based at Hook Place Farm in Southfleet, Kent, England, these young individuals are eager to immerse themselves in the rural lifestyle. Accompanying the group are two Danish girls, Birte Ernhorn and Kirston Kjaer, who have taken on the role of housewives for their fellow male and female companions. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness Birte and Kirston diligently attending to their daily chores while their families are out working on the farm. The scene is filled with authenticity as Birte stands near a clothesline adorned with freshly washed laundry billowing gently in the breeze. Meanwhile, Kirston can be seen meticulously peeling potatoes beside a washing tub nearby. The simplicity of these tasks highlights both the charm and hard work that comes with life on a farm during this era. This photograph not only captures a moment of domesticity but also serves as a testament to cultural exchange and collaboration between nations. It symbolizes unity among these Danish students as they navigate unfamiliar territory together while embracing new experiences within an idyllic rural setting.
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