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Work
Probably the abattoir at Poole Farm, High Ham, date unknown
Robert Charles Davis, groom to Mrs Carne-Hill, Ham Court 1920s
(Courtesy D. Davis)
Steam roller at the junction of main road to High Ham by turning to Wearne
Left to right: Will Sherrin, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Jack Cox, Jim Hill (with horse). Probably just before First World War. Both Will and Jim went to the First World War (and returned safely, Will went farming after the War). Stones were from Long Sutton quarry probably. Couple of chaps would sit on the side of the road cracking stones, after they’d cracked them they’d ‘yard them up’, the got paid per yard.
(Courtesy R and G Tapscott)
(Courtesy R and G Tapscott)
The men who built High Ham Village Hall
(Courtesy D. Davis)
Peapicking in High Ham (1956/7)
Possibly in field down fromCider Cottage, on same side. Gypsies camped at Gawlers Farm and were employed by Harry Inder for seasonal farm work.
(Courtesy S. Jewell)
(Courtesy S. Jewell)
Many farms made cider, known locally as ‘scrumpy’
Hackie Crossman was a well known High Ham character and can be seen here at his barn at Nemead Farm in the 1960s.
(Courtesy S. Sparks)
(Courtesy S. Sparks)
Locals at the cider barn at Nemead Farm 1950s
(Courtesy M. Porter)
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