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**Kevin Wilbraham** @KPW1453@mastodon.social · 14h

Kevin Wilbraham @KPW1453@mastodon.social

Medieval floor tiles from the Hospital of St. Cross at Winchester, Hampshire. My own. #TilesOnTuesday #Medieval #Winchester

**Ess Bee** @essbee · 1d

Ess Bee @essbee

New Blog Post:

#StPatricksDay In #Winchester

Despite #Winchester having a fairly sizable proportion of #Irish settlers, #SaintPatricksDay has generally been a low-key affair for the town. Before #CelticFest became an annual downtown event, organized #StPatricksDay celebrations were more informal affairs. The earliest mention I was able to find (so far) even mentioning the day in a local publication was in the #WinchesterRepublican, March 29, 1834: https://reliconthelethe.blogspot.com/2025/03/st-patricks-day-in-winchester.html

reliconthelethe.blogspot.comSt. Patrick's Day In WinchesterDespite Winchester having a fairly sizable proportion of Irish settlers, Saint Patrick's Day has generally been a low-key affair for the tow...

**Rose** @Customlinksbyrose@pixelfed.social · Mar 4

Mar 4

Rose @Customlinksbyrose@pixelfed.social

Which one do you like the most?
#chainmail #jewelry #custom #handmade #winchester #smallbusiness #bullet #charms #which #earrings

#earrings

**Ess Bee** @essbee · Jan 11

Jan 11

Ess Bee @essbee

Hey there, history buffs and curious minds of Winchester! If you’re looking to dive into the local past, don’t miss my exciting talk on The Conrad House! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this captivating journey through time! Check it out here: https://facebook.com/events/525701183825209/ Let’s uncover some amazing stories together!

facebook.comHistorical Significance of the Conrad HouseEvent in Winchester, VA, United States by Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society on Friday, January 24 2025

#History #Winchester #Virginia

**Lewis Hine** @LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · Dec 3, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Lewis Hine @LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online

"Driving boy" taking pigs to market. Says he is 14 years old and has been working with pigs for 9 years. Goes to school in Paris, Ky. Horace Harpe, 320 West 8 Street. Location: Winchester vicinity, Kentucky

#Paris #HoraceHarpe #Winchester #Kentucky #America #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018678407/

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of two individuals and several pigs. The primary subject is the boy, who appears to be 14 years old as mentioned in the additional information provided about this photo. He has been working with pigs for nine years according to the text overlaying the picture.

He is dressed in period clothing typical of early 20th-century America, including a long coat and hat. The young boy seems focused on his task or possibly looking into the camera as he stands beside two large hogs.

The other person appears to be an adult male holding what looks like a walking stick or pole with attached wheels at one end, suggesting that it might serve as some kind of transportation device for carrying goods while navigating through various terrains. He is dressed similarly in period attire and seems to be overseeing the pigs being led by the boy.

The setting appears rural with an unpaved road lined by trees and bushes under a slightly cloudy sky. The photograph captures a moment from daily life, likely on their way to or returning from bringing pigs to market as suggested by the context provided alongside this image.

**Lewis Hine** @LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online · Dec 3, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Lewis Hine @LewisHine@mastodon.ozioso.online

"Driving boy" taking pigs to market. Says he is 14 years old and has been working with pigs for 9 years. Goes to school in Paris, Ky. Horace Harpe, 320 West 8 Street,. Location: Winchester vicinity, Kentucky

#Paris #HoraceHarpe #Winchester #Kentucky #second #Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor