A traditional activity within the Black Country where workers would spend Autumn picking hops, mainly in Worcestershire and Herefordhsire. For many, hop picking was the only time they left their homes and had an opportunity to visit and stay in the countryside.
Article written by Howard Gauden Hill
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| Reference: | 156 |
| Keywords: | MCOL Hop Picking Holiday |
| Archive Ref: | BCM Vol 15 No 3 p24-26, EB 1A |
| Updated: | 16/8/2000 15:51:50 |