Charnes Old Hall, Wetwood

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Date:1943 - 1945 (c.)

Description:Wheat ricks built by Tom Oldbury at Charnes Old Hall Farm. In the absence of barns, the ricks were well thatched to keep the grain dry.

From left to right: Tom Oldbury, Joyce Smith (Women's Land Army girl), Edward 'Ned' Timmis, Jack Thornley, and Harry Timmis (eldest son of Ned Timmis). The horse's name was 'Tommy'

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Image courtesy of: Mrs Margaret Corp

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Source: Miscellaneous Collection

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