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Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide, Hungerford, Berkshire, 1913 (b / w photo)
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Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide, Hungerford, Berkshire, 1913 (b / w photo)
3639535 Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide, Hungerford, Berkshire, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide, Hungerford, Berkshire, 1913. A long standing tradition celebrated in the town on the Tuesday of the week following the Tuesday after Easter.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
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Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide, Hungerford, Berkshire, 1913 - A Time-Honored Tradition
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. This photograph captures a long-standing tradition in the town of Hungerford, Berkshire in 1913. Known as "Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide" this ritual took place on the Tuesday following Easter week and was celebrated with great enthusiasm by locals. The image shows a bustling street filled with men dressed in traditional attire known as "tutti men". They gather around a young colt while an experienced farrier carefully shoes its hooves. The scene is alive with excitement and anticipation as spectators watch this age-old ceremony unfold. Hocktide celebrations were deeply rooted in English folklore and held significant cultural importance. This event marked the beginning of spring festivities and symbolized renewal and prosperity for the community. It brought people together to rejoice, party, and embrace their shared heritage. The photographer beautifully captures not only the moment but also provides us with a glimpse into early 20th-century England. The photo exudes nostalgia for simpler times when traditions like these played an integral role in local communities. This remarkable print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate both the historical significance of Shoeing the Colt on Hocktide and its enduring charm that continues to captivate audiences today.
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