The Dangerous Trade of Ice Harvesting

Dive into Earth Uncovered’s Full Immersion History series in 1980! Watch Sassenfeld men saw thick ice blocks from frozen ponds in winter, a vital rural side job before artificial refrigeration for storing and delivering ice to breweries. Experience the heritage craft. Subscribe for more every week! Original source material: Eisschneiden Sassenfeld/Nettetal 1980 – 10 min. Recording: Gabriel Simons; Editing/Commentary: Berthold Heizmann. https://www.youtube.com/@AlltagskulturenimRheinland Edited by FrogMedia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.