
Another view of the bomb.
Bring the past to the present
The unexploded bomb at Mackham Farm in WWII with members of the Forbear family, (even the dog is posing for the photo). Presumably the soldier had defused the bomb? At least one other unexploded bomb still remains buried in the area.
In 1923, Ayrshire calves were chosen, they even brought a bull calf, seen on the left, to make sure that the Ayrshire breed would remain pure in the Culm Valley.

Miss W. Emery (later Mrs. W. Ackland) yearling being judged.
The animals are paraded at Millhayes looking towards what is now Lower Millhayes.
A year later in 1922 the calves have become yearlings, they are seen here behind the milk factory at Millhayes. Two old cars and an early Albion lorry can be seen in the background.
Each member received a Christmas card from little Rosemary Sandford.
Master Wilfred Ackland and Master William Tucker with their calves.
A selection of the shorthorn calves after distribution in Hemyock market which was behind what is now the Catherine Wheel.
The Hemyock History Group meet on the second Thursday of the month with speakers talking about interesting historical subjects.
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