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Rugged old famer in duffle coat, Glamorgan,s Wales
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Rugged old famer in duffle coat, Glamorgan,s Wales
A rugged old male farmer sits in an out building and cleans an axe. He wears a cloth cap and a scruffy duffle coat. He looks directly at the camera. Glamorgan, South Wales Date: circa 1989
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1989 Cloth Duffle Dunn Eighties Farmer Glamorgan Philip Rugged Tough Worker
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a rugged old farmer named Philip Dunn takes a moment to clean and maintain his essential tool - an axe - in an outbuilding on his farm in Glamorgan, South Wales, circa 1989. Dressed in a worn-out duffle coat and a scruffy cloth cap, the farmer's weathered face and calloused hands bear testament to a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the land. His intense gaze directly into the camera captures the unyielding spirit and resilience of a man who has spent his life toiling in the Welsh countryside. The 1980s, a period of significant change in agriculture, saw many farmers adopting more modern methods and machinery. However, Philip Dunn, like many others in rural communities, continued to work the land using traditional techniques passed down through generations. His commitment to preserving the old ways of farming in the face of modernization is a poignant reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of Wales. The photograph, taken in the late 1980s, captures the essence of rural life in Glamorgan during that era. The outbuilding, filled with the tools of the trade, serves as a backdrop to the farmer's unwavering determination and dedication to his craft. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the farming community and the importance of preserving the traditions and values that have shaped rural life for generations. Philip Dunn's portrait is a powerful reminder of the rugged, tough, and unyielding nature of the farming community in Wales during the 1980s. The photograph is a valuable document of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a way of life that continues to inspire and fascinate us today.
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