A SPLENDID COLLECTION

Michael Addis lives in the heart of North Yorkshire, and has had a passion for all things carrying the Ferguson name for many years. "I used to drive Massey Ferguson tractors on our neighbour's farm in Ireland when I was a child," he told me. In recent years, Michael has assembled a collection of Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors that represents the development of this famous marque. "Although I won't ever have every model that they built in my collection, I've tried to bring together as many as I can," he said.

Michael and his wife, Rebecca, run Addis Garden Design and Helperby Nursery, and it's here that Michael's collection of tractors can usually be seen, greeting visitors to the nursery during its open days in May and June. "The tractors receive a lot of attention from people," Michael added, although they're not seen at rallies. "I don't take them to shows," he added, "I don't really have time, so I just display them at our nursery."

Working clothes

Michael has bought his tractors in restored condition, but has made sure that they all have that 'working'