Donald Emery
Born in Beoley, Worcestershire, Donald grew up on a farm and began officially working at 14.
He moved to the Island in his early 20s and found himself shepherding at Yaverland Manor for six years.
Donald then joined the Police Force, where he stayed for 31 years.
He moved to the Island in his early 20s and found himself shepherding at Yaverland Manor for six years.
Donald then joined the Police Force, where he stayed for 31 years.
Family life
Beoley, Worcestershire
Working life
Mainland farm – 1949 – Carter
Yaverland Manor Farm – 1957 – Shepherding
Yaverland Manor Farm – 1957 – Shepherding
Full interview
Conducted: Lisa Kerley on 11th July 2017 in Sandown
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