Saturday, 7 December 2024

Agricultural equipment on display.

 My previous post was of All Saints Church at Saltfleetby.  Across the road from the church is a fascinating display of preserved agricultural machinery.  It's open to the public at certain times but I was allowed to go around to take a few photo's on a day closed to the public.


The leaning tower of All saints Church across the road.

All manner of farm items were on show.

Sack barrows, probably used for sacks of corn.


A strange looking creature made from a camshaft and pistons.

A "Super Dexter tractor".
I only knew that as it says so on the front!



The workshop.


I think this was used for turning newly cut hay to dry out in the sun before collecting.

As I left a sign to South Somercotes, I may go there sometime.

Nikon Z6.2 with 24 - 70mm lens.




4 comments:

  1. First of all, what a stunning sunrise you captured for your header! I’m behind in my reading, but I surely enjoyed the post about the church and found the interior photos fascinating. Imagine the life and death that church has seen in its lifetime. That magnificent plant is a Christmas cactus, very popular here but somewhat difficult to keep blooming. I’ve never been successful with them, so the one you found is quite spectacular. They typically bloom around Christmastime. I also appreciated your April photos, so cheerful and springlike during this time of the year when it can be so dark. Those cherry blossoms were stunning and I love your capture of the ladybugs!

    The best of all is seeing the great farm equipment. I’ve never seen such colorful machinery. There is a lot of old farm equipment left in farmyards and pastures here, but it is always rusty and devoid of color. This trend is very popular here, but I’ve always thought it would be fun to use brightly colored paint on them. Anyway, I think it is interesting that this display is in such close proximity to the church which I had envisioned in an area all to its own.

    I’m glad I’ve had a moment to catch up and see your beautiful part of the world. Best wishes as always from Ann.

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    1. Hello Ann, so good to hear from you and I hope you're well.
      I'm pleased you enjoyed the posts, the farming equipment was quite a collection.
      My dog Popcorn goes everywhere with me and is very patient while I take my photo's. Do you still have your dog, I think his name was Axle?
      Take care, David.

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  2. I agree with Ann about your sunrise, David. Your header photos are always magnificent! I also loved your photos on this post. That old tractor appeals to me especially. What a lovely old thing! I confess to having a bit of a thing about tractors. The colours of the other implements are also very appealing. Such a varied collection! It’s lovely to hear Popcorn goes everywhere with you, too. Keep well, David. All the best, Val.

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  3. Hi Val, thanks for commenting. Living in an agricultural area I too love tractors and of course anything brightly coloured and shiny gets my attention. So the display of old farm implements caught my eye.
    Not much photography for me for a while, the weather has been very grim with a succession of storms which, I'm sure, when they've passed us on their way east end up where you are.
    Take care Val, David & Popcorn.

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