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Donald Emery

Dianne Whitelock | Geoff Phillips
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.

Family life

Beoley, Worcestershire

Working life

Mainland farm – 1949 – Carter
Yaverland Manor Farm – 1957 – Shepherding

Full interview

Conducted: Lisa Kerley on 11th July 2017 in Sandown
https://archive.org/download/donald_emery_jul2017_lisa_kerley_farming_memories/donald_emery_jul2017_lisa_kerley_farming_memories.mp3

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Donald Emery's audio clips​

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Black and white photograph of two men sat on an early tractor with farming equipment behind in a field
Donald Emery on Tractors
International Tractor, C
Donald Emery on Tractors
Alan Emery - Tractors
Donald Emery on Tractors
Black and white photograph showing a farm worker walking carrying his scythe and other tools
Donald Emery on Hedgerows
Glass negative of two horse ploughs
Donald Emery on War
- Combine Harvester 1983
Donald Emery on Harvest
Geoff Phillips - Haymaking
Donald Emery on Harvest
Haymaking at Apse Manor Farm 1920s
Donald Emery on Hay
Black and white photograph of a farmer driving a flock of sheep down a road near Apse Heath
Donald Emery on Sheep
Donald Emery portrait by Julian Winslow
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