Cress-gathering in Letcombe Bassett

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1939-02-21 in United Kingdom
photographer:
Edward George Malindine

A photograph entitled 'Cress-gathering in Letcombe Bassett', taken in February 1939 by Edward G Malindine for the Daily Herald.

Cress-growing was once a thriving industry in the Oxfordshire village of Letcombe Bassett, owing to the natural springs in the surrounding hills.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/11624
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 90 cm x 120 mm
type:
gelatin silver print and photograph