June 2022

Tractor & Farming Heritage

Celebrating the history and development of the tractor

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Welcome
The return of a pretty much “back to normal” events calendar provides us with some welcome diversions from the seemingly endless stream of horrendous news around the world. I recognise that is not a panacea for these things, but at least it provides
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The Generation Game
Paddy, the Clydesdale horse, provided the power when Bertie Johnston’s father farmed his modest holding in Co. Antrim. Bertie says: “When I was a young lad, my father farmed 23 acres at Ballyreagh. Since a horse grazed the same amount of land as two
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Genuine enthusiast
It all started as a young boy in the late Sixties when Steve’s father, who was a bricklayer, took him to local shows including the famous Horsham rallies held in the park with Bensons Fair. Then there was the Southern Counties Historic Preservation T
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More At Malvern In May
The Spring Tractor World Show returns to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on a brand new date - May 21-22. Making the most of this iconic venue including the indoor halls, this busy and perennially popular show just keeps getting bigger. Ther
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Golden Star At Fest
A golden tractor produced to mark the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall. For Alastair Broadwith, owning the golden tractor he calls ‘Goldie’ is a dream come true. Alastair said: “
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Pure Nostalgia
The Vale Vintage Machinery Show plans to return even bigger and better in 2022. The event will return to Ty Uchaf Farm, Caerwys on July 2-3 and promises to be a traditional family event. It will host a vast array of vintage vehicles from the early da
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New Catalogue
The new Machine Mart catalogue is out now and is packed full of all the tools and equipment you need. Featuring over 400 price cuts and new products, the new 492-page spring/summer catalogue is a ‘must have’ for anyone seeking a huge choice of tools
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Breaking The Code
Almost nine in ten (86%) Brits are breaking the Countryside Code when they go out walking, but the vast majority are doing so without realising, a new report has revealed. Outdoor clothing specialist, Rohan, has been inspiring people to adventure int
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Snippets
The Royal Welsh Show will make its return this year after a two-year break and takes place on July 18-21. It is an action-packed four-day event of exciting competitions, livestock, forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food, a
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Setting The Standard
Ferguson’s famous handshake agreement with Henry Ford took place in 1939. It was an arrangement that saw Ford mass-produce the new tractor in North America, while Ferguson was responsible for marketing. Over 300,000 model 9Ns were built in eight year
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Sheep Shearing Memories
In the November 2021 TFH, there was an article on the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine. This got me thinking of my early memories of sheep shearing when I was about nine years old, during the Second World War. The Rowany Golf Course, in Port Erin, Isl
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Massey News
Early in the history of agricultural machinery companies, their owners sought to disseminate information about their companies and their products. For the Massey lineage, Massey-Harris started producing newspapers and magazines to be followed by Ferg
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Roots In The Heart Of Wales
Alun Lewis’ family has a long history of working the land in their peaceful little corner of Wales. However, as the ‘Taid’, or grandfather of the family, Alun now takes a back seat to watch his son Phillip and grandson Harri take the yoke with contra
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RURAL RELICS The Flat Cap
The wool cap is ubiquitous throughout the rural community and more, but the real reason for the flat cap’s popularity and its longevity lies in the fact that in 1571 it became law that almost every man and boy had to wear a woollen cap. This seemingl
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The Farmworkers’ Lot
Farm work is arduous, mucky, full of difficulties and always held fast to the seasons and prevailing weather. I saw a lot of manual handling whilst growing up; stooking, building stacks, clambering up stone steps, ascending huge wooden ladders, and h
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British Saddleback pig
The British Saddleback is a combination of two quite different breeds - the Essex and the Wessex Saddleback. The Essex and Wessex Saddleback breeds developed in the early 20th century, and both had their first herd books published in 1918. Both of th
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Rare Breeds Survival Trust
The aim of the RBST is to secure the future of our rare and native breeds of farm livestock. RBST monitors rare and native farm livestock breed numbers. By collecting data from over 100 livestock breed organisations and using the number of animals re
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Robert Wilson 1959 - 2022
The Caterpillar Tractor fraternity was left shocked by the unexpected passing of Robert Wilson on February 23, 2022. Robert, along with his father Allan, amassed an impressive collection of Caterpillar, Holt and Best tractors, along with several Alli
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Tractor Talk
Last month’s offering from Graham Hampstead reminded me that some while ago he asked for readers’ experiences with operating Ransomes/Johnson elevator diggers. I only used the single row machine. The two-row model may have avoided the pitfalls l shal
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Vintage Horticultural
The Stanfield vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day saw a new field and venue layout for the staging of its 12th annual event. This year the organisers joined forces with the Starting Handle Club to help run the event more efficiently.
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Proverbial Problems
I’m a big fan of old country sayings. Numerous old ones are kicking about, and these just about cover everything that can happen to us as we plough on through life. For example, “the best-laid plans of mice and men” truly applies to the latest calami
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Fergie 721 Fertiliser Spinner
I’ve been wanting to sort out my Ferguson fertiliser spinner for several years. In fact, I have had it so long I cannot remember when or where I bought it! My son thinks it must have been here for about 17 years and it probably came from a local coll
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Sales Dates
➤ 15 - Bill Bickel Case Parts & Implements Auction - Online. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com ➤ 15-16 - Sale of Vintage & Classic Tractors, Tractor Spares, Tools, Seats, Models, Literature, Enamel & Tin Signs, Bygones. Hazle Meadows Auction Ce
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Product reviews
With over 40 models available, in a variety of sizes and colours, the range of Clarke boltless shelving combines tough steel construction with quick and easy set up for any garage, office, home or more. Only a hammer is required to assemble these bol
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Next Month
We visit an enthusiast who owns a Ford 2000 three-cylinder in original factory condition. The tale of two tractors, an International B-275 High Clearance and a B-414, and how their owners have found tranquillity through working on these two iconic tr
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2022 Events Guide
Sponsored by 01462 506 502 www.legacyvehicles.co.uk WELCOME to the Heritage ’22 Events Guide (Part 1 March to July), a publication whose genesis is in the highly successful Old Glory events guides that have been published since the year after that ma

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