Reader discount on Alan Stennett's farming book
POPULAR county farming commentator Alan Stennett has a new book out called 'Memories of Lincolnshire Farming'.
He examines the changes that have taken place in agriculture over the last century, reflecting on his own first-hand experience as a descendent of a long line of Lincolnshire farmers.
There are chapters on the famous Lincolnshire Curly Coat Pig and Longwool Sheep; the move from horse to tractor; the depression of the 1920s and 30s; improvements after the Second World War and much more.
He tells the story of farming life in Lincolnshire; the conditions, the work, the people and the humour.
Contemporary photographs are included throughout the book as well, many from Mr Stennett’s own collection and his experiences as a Kirkstead farmer.
The 20th century saw nothing short of a revolution in farming and Alan has sought to capture memoriesa of these changing times by interviewing local people making their living from the land to tell the story of farming life in Lincolnshire.
The book starts off in 1904 when nine Lincolnshire farmers set up the Lincolnshire Farmers’ Union which became the role model for the National Farmers Union established four years later.
Through the proceeding 20 chapters, the life stories of the farming world are brought to life, all the way up to the modern day.
* Memories of Lincolnshire Farming costs 12.99 from Countryside Books.
* Rasen Mail raeders can get the book for a 2 discount of 10.99, including post and packaging. Simply write directly to Countryside Books, enclosing a cheque or credit card details or phone or email. .
Print your name, address and the title of the book clearly and send with a cheque (payable to Countryside Books) to The Market Rasen Mail Offer, Countryside Books, 2 Highfield Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5DS; call 01635 43816 or e-mail info@countrysidebooks.co.uk.
Pic cap: Alan Stennett on his tractor
Pic cap: The front cover of ‘Memories of Lincolnshire Farming’.
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