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A bus passing a pretty cottage in Hollingbourne, Kent. 1935
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A bus passing a pretty cottage in Hollingbourne, Kent. 1935
A bus passing a pretty cottage in Hollingbourne, Kent.
1935
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Media ID 10990022
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Cottage Country English Kentish Pedestrian Rural Life Village
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This photo print, captured by John Topham in 1935, transports us back to the idyllic village of Hollingbourne in Kent. The image beautifully showcases a quaint cottage nestled amidst the picturesque countryside. As we admire the scene, a vintage bus gracefully passes by, adding a touch of nostalgia to this snapshot from between the wars. The monochrome aesthetic enhances the timeless charm of this photograph, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail. The thatched roof and blooming flowers adorning the cottage evoke feelings of warmth and tranquility. It is as if time stands still in this rural haven. As we delve deeper into this image, we notice a lone pedestrian strolling along the country road nearby. This serves as a reminder of simpler times when life moved at a slower pace and people took leisurely walks through their scenic surroundings. Topham's masterful composition captures not only the physical beauty but also embodies an essence of Englishness that is quintessentially Kentish. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into rural life during the 1930s – an era characterized by its own unique charm and simplicity. In preserving this moment frozen in time, Topham invites us to immerse ourselves in an enchanting world where nature harmoniously coexists with human habitation – where cottages like these are forever etched into our collective memory as symbols of serenity and pastoral bliss.
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