Hemyock Cattle Market was held behind the Catherine Wheel (the present name of the pub). The cattle are penned in by mobile wooden hurdles. Later the market had metal railed pens.
Hemyock Cattle Market
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Wheat field being harvested at Churchill’s Farm. 1923
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A field of wheat being harvested at Churchill’s Farm c.1923. Some of the sheaves are already stooked, notice how tall the straw is. Pictured are- adults L to R. Bill Granger, Bob Lowman. George Salter, Jane Clapp, Jack Granger. Children L to R Jack Granger, Winnie Smith and Cissie Granger.
Market day in Hemyock
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Market day in Hemyock, always held on a Monday. A Red Devon Bull in a wagon, what other breed would be so docile? 2 traps on the left have already had their horses removed.
Red Devon cattle in Hemyock square
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Some Red Devon cattle with horns in the Square. Two shops can be seen on the right, Mr. Carricks, and Miss Hides, the thatch cottages behind the Pump were burnt down, the Blacksmiths shop is on the left.
Wessex Saddleback sows being driven through the Square in the 1960s
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Five heavily pregnant Wessex Saddleback sows being driven through the Square in the 1960s, notice the man in front is carrying a bucket and broom to ensure that the road is kept clean! Lloyds Bank on the left was still operational, this was before Egypt House, (centre right) was demolished to provide a village car park.
Haymaking Scene at Mackham Farm
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Haymaking Scene at Mackham Farm A field of hay being dried and gathered with hand held rakes. The weather was obviously catchy
Kenneth Clarke, Minister of Health opening the surgery.
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3rd March 1982. Mr. Kenneth Clarke, Minister of Health, opening the newly enlarged surgery.
L to R. Dr. John Griffin(Jun), Mr. Clarke M.P. Dr. Jonathan Meads, Dr. John Griffin(Sen), Dr. Roger Wells.
1977, Presentation of a cardiograph to the surgery
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1977, Presentation of a cardiograph to the surgery. The money was raised by the first Hemyock Carnival for many years, organised by Parish Councillor Christine Young, as part of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee activities.
L to R Dr. John Griffin, Dr. Roger Wells, Terry Doble Chairman of the Parish Council, Dr. Jonathan Meads, Christine Young, and Brian Clist, Parish Councillors.
Dr Meads on his motorbike.
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Dr. Jonathan Meads on his favourite mode of transport to do his house calls, c.1972.