Disc harrowing near Honington, Lincolnshire

The mechanisation of agricultural practices made farming more intensive and productive, although tractors were often used in conjunction with horses rather than instead of them. Here traditional methods rub shoulders with newer technology. This rural image from 1940 hides the conflict that was ongoing at this time.

Location

Lincolnshire Honington

Period

World War Two (1939 - 1945)

Tags

rural farming agriculture tractor horse cart World War Two (1939 - 1945)