A beautifully observed photography book about British allotments, this hardback title by Andrew Buurman captures the quiet joy, community spirit and diversity of contemporary allotment life.
Through intimate colour photographs taken at Uplands Allotments in Birmingham – the largest allotment site in the UK – Buurman documents the people who work the land today, from long-standing plot holders to newer generations rediscovering the pleasures of growing their own food. The images celebrate not only the plants and produce, but the friendships, rituals and shared culture that make allotments such enduring social spaces.
Alongside the photography, the book reflects on the wider history of allotments in Britain, tracing their roots from open-field agriculture through the Industrial Revolution and wartime food production, to their recent resurgence. Both nostalgic and contemporary, this book offers a thoughtful portrait of allotments as places of resilience, sustainability and community.
An ideal gift for garden lovers, photography enthusiasts and anyone interested in British social history, this compact hardback is as engaging to browse as it is to reflect upon.
Publisher description (extract from book cover)
Allotments. There's something about the word that evokes balmy summer days spent working the land, peace and quiet, a refuge from the chaos of city life, solace achieved through honest toil – something that seems intangibly British.
Allotments is a series of photographs by Andrew Buurman capturing the people and produce on the largest allotment site in the UK.
Product details
- Format: Hardback
- Size: 19.69 cm x 1.27 cm x 20.96 cm
- Page count: 96