Mr Arthur Oliver Stowe at Abbots Field, Broad Marston Lane
Arthur Oliver Stowe at Abbots Field, Broad Marston Lane.
Some of the Franklin family's prize cattle.
Photo taken at Beggar's Barn with Meon Hill in the background.
Mr Franklin farmed at Beggar's Barn and Church Piece from 1946 - 1992. The land lay at the top of Canada Lane and although some arable crops were grown, most was used for rearing livestock.
Geoff is sitting on his Fordson Major tractor with two of his young nephews.
Farm Buildings and haystack on Broad Marston Lane.
Greenhouses and harvested field at Arbour House, Broadway Road. Simone Garton and her brother pictured.
Date unknown but Mickleton men are still working with hand rakes. May be at Peter's Farm near Broadway Tower. Back row: Eric Sollis, Arthur Kinchin, ?, ? Middle row: ? Front row: ?, Ernest Holder, ?, ?
Described in the index accompanying the original slide collection as 'Haymaking - modern style' ie. 1950s.
Described in the index accompanying the original W.I. slide collection as 'Haymaking - old style'.
At Birchfield, Broad Marston Lane.
Michael Stowe grew this field of pumpkins in 1999. This view of the crop looks east towards Meon Hill and is now the site of the new primary school.
Pumpkins grown at Birchfield, Broad Marston Lane.
Tractor owned by Mr Michael Stowe
The ram belonged to Geoff Franklin at Beggar's Barn. It was being sheared for the last time before being sold.
Ploughing at Abbots Field, Broad Marston Lane. The identity of the ploughman is unknown.
The Franklin family farmed here from 1946-1992 and also at Church Piece, rented from Gloucestershire County Council, from the late 1980s.
Taken when the Franklin family farmed this land. Meon Hill in background.