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Cider pressing
Tower to crush the apples and old cider press in Normandy in northern France. Date: circa 1870s
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Apples Barn Cider Machinery Normandy Press Pressed Pressing Pulled
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Step back in time to the 1870s in the picturesque region of Normandy, northern France, where the traditional art of cider making was a cherished rural pastime. In this evocative photograph, we witness the labor-intensive process of transforming ripe apples into the beloved fermented beverage. The scene unfolds in a rustic barn, where the pungent aroma of freshly picked apples fills the air. A horse, harnessed to a towering cider mill, pulls steadily on the ropes, crushing the apples beneath its massive wooden wheels. The apples are fed into the mill's hopper, where they are ground into a pulp before being pressed between the mill's heavy rollers. Beside the horse-drawn mill stands an old-fashioned cider press, its wooden frame and hand-forged components bearing the marks of time and use. The press is poised above a large vat, ready to extract the juice from the apple pulp. The process is slow and laborious, but the result is a delicious, naturally fermented cider that is a source of pride for the farmers and their communities. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of rural life and the fruits of the earth were celebrated and cherished. The traditional methods of cider making, passed down through generations, continue to be practiced in Normandy and other regions of France, ensuring that the rich heritage of this beloved drink endures.
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