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Farming Through the Ages

1970s , Long Melford (Suffolk)

Cat no. 6803

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Demonstrations of steam and horse ploughing at Sudbury Mammoth Olde Tyme Rallye.

A farming history event held in a flat landscape. An area of parked cars and marquees can be seen in the distance as people stand watching and photographing the demonstrations of past techniques. Most attention is given to steam ploughing with multiple views of a steam engine reeling and unreeling the cable attached to the plough. The engine and the plough are moved across to start on new furrows. Shots of the men working on the engine which is Sir John’s Lady made by John Fowler and Company of Leeds. Other demonstrations include two horses pulling a plough held by a man and a tractor pulling equipment. The steam ploughing is seen again from a distance. Finally a decorated and illuminated steam engine and fairground roundabout and swings.

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Sudbury Mammoth Olde Tyme Rallye

Keywords

Agriculture; Farming history; Ploughing; Horse power; Steam power

Background Information

John Anderson's filming of this event continues in Cat 6805 Long Melford, Suffolk, 1970s - 'Mammoth Steam Rally'.

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Farming Through the Ages

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