George and Sidney Hopkin.
George Hopkin died in 1909 when Sidney was 14.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:38:17 UTC
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The boy on the right is Sidney Hopkin. (His hat cost 1d.)
The man with the moustache is his father, George.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:36:41 UTC
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Dokey time in the fields.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:33:42 UTC
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The hay cart had platforms back and front to allow it to carry more hay.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:33:11 UTC
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This is a binder (4 horses)
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:32:11 UTC
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This is a reaper.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:31:46 UTC
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Rod peeling - peeling willow wands for baskets.
Probably at the back of Cole's in George Street where Rose and Crown yard is now.
This was known as Slop Alley.
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:30:11 UTC
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Spong Drove
Posted by Guest on Wed 27 Oct 2004 20:27:49 UTC
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Lords Ground towards Over.
Children used to ride their bikes across this bridge.