Haymaking scene featuring Cissie Gunn- enjoying a mug of cider from the wicker covered ferkin.
Haymaking at Churchill’s farm.
Haymaking scene on Churchill’s farm, (where Prowses is now), the hay can be seen in rows behind the wagon. Note the wagon rope hanging down from the […]
Hemyock Cattle Market
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 […]
Wheat field being harvested at Churchill’s Farm. 1923
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 […]
Market day in Hemyock
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 […]
Red Devon cattle in Hemyock square
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 […]
Wessex Saddleback sows being driven through the Square in the 1960s
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 […]
Haymaking Scene at Mackham Farm
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.
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. […]