Fen End Ploughs - Prickwillow vintage ploughing
This weekend is the annual Ploughing festival near Ely. The farmer behind the drainage engine museum lets lots of vintage tractors plough his field for him. There was a good crowd on Saturday morning, unfortunately I'm not sure the weather is going to be as kind tomorrow. I hope you'll forgive some shameless photographs of vintage vehicles.
First up are Archie and Arthur, a beautiful pair of shire horses who seemed to really know what they were doing. I was amazed when the drive just said (and I mean said rather than called) 'Arthur to your right' and Arthur just side stepped to his right while Archie stood still.
Next in age terms there were three traction engines and a steam roller. Lovely to see them trundling down the farm track and getting their wheels dirty.
The variety of tractors was extensive, the usual collection of little grey Fergusons but lots more obscure too.
And not everything had wheels either.
All in all a good morning out. There's more pictures if anyone is interested..
David
Now I wonder is RMWeb censors Prickwillow ?
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