A Day in the Hayfields facts for kids
Quick facts for kids A Day in the Hayfields |
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Screenshot: Hay-making
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| Directed by | Cecil M. Hepworth |
| Studio | Hepworth |
| Release date(s) | 1904 |
| Running time | 4 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
A Day in the Hayfields is a silent documentary film from 1904. It was made in the United Kingdom by a director named Cecil M. Hepworth. This short film shows us what life was like long ago!
Making Hay in the Old Days
This film is like a time capsule! It shows how people made hay in the early 1900s in the United Kingdom. Hay is dried grass used to feed farm animals, especially in winter.
How Hay Was Made
The film explains the whole process step-by-step. First, farmers would cut the tall grass. Then, they would gather it into piles. Finally, they would stack it up to dry. This was a lot of hard work!
Horses Did the Work
What makes this film special is that it shows farming before big machines. Farmers used horses to help them. Horses pulled the equipment needed to cut and move the hay. This is called "pre-mechanized agriculture." It means farming without modern engines or tractors.
Fun in the Hayfields
At the very end of the film, you can see children playing in the freshly cut hay. It looks like a lot of fun! This part of the film reminds us that even hard work could have playful moments.
