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Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)6
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)5
Stigell, Ossi4
Cordwent, Mr3
Barry, Michael V (1935-)2
Caunce, Stephen2
Cleave, Mr2
Dallyn, Mr2
Fisher, Mr2
Fry, Mr2
Auction Market (Livestock)
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Auction Market (Livestock)

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

July 1964

Cattle entering the ring at the auction market in Leyburn ( Wensleydale). There are many farmers attending the auction, which takes place once a week. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1585. W...

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Auction Market (Livestock)
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Auction Market (Livestock)

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

July 1964

Sheep in the ring at the auction market in Leyburn ( Wensleydale). There are many farmers attending the auction, which takes place once a week. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1584. With ms....

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Horse Sale
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Horse Sale

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

July 1964

Horses for sale at the cattle market in Hawes ( Wensleydale). The horses are kept in the cattle pens for viewing. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1586.

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Horse Sale
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Horse Sale

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

July 1964

Horse for sale at the cattle market in Hawes ( Wensleydale). The horses are kept in the cattle pens for viewing. Mounted on Photo File card.

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Horse Sale
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Horse Sale

Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)

July 1964

A buyer and seller striking a bargain at a horse sale at the cattle market in Hawes ( Wensleydale). The horses are kept in the cattle pens for viewing. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1587. ...

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Animal Sports

1972-1973

This file contains J. N. P. Watson's article, 'Lakeland's Oldest Hunt', on the Melbreak Hunt, extracted from 'Country Life' (19 October 1972), pp. 944-945; and a photocopy of a cutting on the bull rin...

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Appleby Horse Fair: Showing Horses

Caunce, Stephen

June 1972

Horses being shown by horse dealers at Appleby Horse Fair, Appleby (Cumbria). The horses are ridden up and down a roadway at the fairground. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1608.

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Appleby Horse Fair: Showing Horses

Caunce, Stephen

June 1972

Horses being shown by horse dealers at Appleby Horse Fair, Appleby (Cumbria). The horses are ridden up and down a roadway at the fairground. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1607.

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Sound Recordings, Devon

Stigell, Ossi

1976

Mr. Cordwent of Whitnage [continued from tape LAVC/SRE/A688r] talks about deer hunting/culling on Exmoor; the damage done by deer; the cost of maintaining hunting packs (horses and dogs); involvement ...

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Sound Recording, North Yorkshire

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

November 1962

James Ingleby [ Pauline Battersby also present], recorded in Litton; talks about sheep farming; orphan lambs; shepherding; weaning; the size of his farm; cattle and milking; (Wensleydale) cheese and b...

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Loughborough Market

Holt, Rachel A

1971

A study of Loughborough Market, comprising ten chapters and nine appendices. The chapters offer general comments on markets, the population of Leicestershire, descriptions of Loughborough Market from ...

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Sound Recordings, North Yorkshire

Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)

[1960s]

Tom Bradley, recorded in Gargrave; talks about his working life, including carting, farming, carding (mill), canal (horsework); working with his father; home made wine; pig scraping; canal work - haul...

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