This is a beautiful example of a sheep fold, on the downlands. A timeless scene. They were located close to pasture areas, so the sheep can easily access grazing lands. The shepherd would have his hut nearby so he could attend to his flock 24/7 during the lambing season.
Avon produces its first pneumatic tyre one year into the new century. The company also contributes significantly to the British war effort, as its tyres are fitted to almost every type of military vehicle.
Henry Shaw’s Taxidermy Shop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire taken in 1896. During the Victorian period in England, taxidermy rose to prominence as a highly regarded and fashionable pursuit, mirroring the era’s fascination with nature, exploration, and the macabre.
Pudding Chare, looking down from the Bigg Market, Newcastle. The Printers Pie is on the left. Photo taken by Laszlo Torday between the mid 1960s and 1975. Photo courtesy of Newcastle Libraries.