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A
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 GENERAL
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British
Agricultural History Society
The
Society was founded in 1952, to promote the study of agricultural
history and the history of the rural economy and society.
Burwell
Museum
Rural history museum depicting life through the centuries
on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. Includes an early
19th century working windmill.
English
Heritage
370K images of England; the Blue Plaques Scheme; become
a member; news and new Heritage Trails.
National
Trust The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest
or Natural Beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Details may be found here about the work of the National Trust
and about its countryside, coastline and historic properties
open to the public.
National
Trust for Scotland Guardian
of Scotland's historic, architectural and natural heritage.
The
Rural History Centre The Rural History Centre's collections
have been building over the last fifty years and are the most
extensive of their type in England. They include artefacts,
books, archives, photographs, film and sound recordings, and
are all related to the history of food, farming and country
life.
SAVE
Britain's Heritage Campaigning
for threatened historic buildings - the first place to look
for buildings to restore.
Traditional
Welsh National Costume The National costume of Wales
and its history with celtic cottages and castle information.
Westonzoyland
Pumping Station Museum A Somerset Levels-based small
museum of steam power and land drainage, housing a varied
collection of unusual local industrial heritage exhibits.
Run by volunteers.
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MONUMENTS
& CASTLES
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Ancient
Monuments Society Founded
in 1924 for the study and conservation of ancient monuments,
historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship.
Castles
of Britain Dedicated
to the study and promotion of British Castles.
English
Heritage
370K images of England; the Blue Plaques Scheme; become
a member; news and new Heritage Trails.
Historic
Houses Association Assists private owners to maintain
Britainís Historic Houses and Gardens for the benefit of the
Nation and for future generations
National
Trust The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest
or Natural Beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Details may be found here about the work of the National Trust
and about its countryside, coastline and historic properties
open to the public.
National
Trust for Scotland Guardian
of Scotland's historic, architectural and natural heritage.
SAVE
Britain's Heritage Campaigning
for threatened historic buildings - the first place to look
for buildings to restore.
Society
for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Founded
by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive
'restoration' of medieval buildings being practised by many
Victorian architects. Today it is the largest, oldest and
most technically expert national pressure group fighting to
save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage.
Stately
Homes Guide A
definitive guide to the best of Britain's stately homes, Royal
Palaces, historic houses , gardens, castles and heritage sites
covering england, scotland and wales.
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VINTAGE
FARM MACHINERY
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A
& M Tractors Vintage Tractors and Machinery
for sale. Most tractors are over 40 years old and in running
condition. Includes contact details.
Brookfield
Vintage Tractors Vintage tractor spares from
the Hawtin family of Cefn Coch near Llanfair Caereinion in
Powys Mid Wales.
Friends
of Ferguson Heritage exists to encourage and assist
enthusiasts in their interest in the engineering achievements
of the late Harry Ferguson. The club has grown rapidly since
the first magazine came out (issue one was for Spring/Summer
1994).
Greyfergie
This site has been put together as an attempt to share
the pleasure and enjoyment that the host has had since he
acquired his first "Greyfergie".
Hobbiest's
Tractors and Engines Jerry Coles hobbiest's pages
descibing his tractors and engines.
Mikes
Tractors Tractors Agricultural Machinery
- Stationary Engines - Old Farm Equipment - Tracked Vehicles
- Ploughs - Cars - Horse Drawn Carts - Miscellaneous Machinery.
Old
Glory Magazine Britian's best selling monthly
steam and vintage magazine.
Robert
Fearnley Tractors Vintage tractor dealer and
collector, buying and selling tractors of all vintages worldwide.
Includes stock list, spare parts listings and online order
form.
The
Vintage Tractor Collection Sir Neville's Vintage
Tractor Collection, the emphasis is on working machinery.
Vintage
Farm Tractor Webring Sites of interest to those
who collect, restore, own or just admire older farm tractors.
From classic antiques to older workhorse models, any make
or model built prior to 1970.
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Westonzoyland
Pumping Station Museum
A Somerset Levels-based
small museum of steam power and land drainage, housing
a varied collection of unusual local industrial heritage
exhibits. Run by volunteers.
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