East Sussex Farmers' markets East Sussex has a growing number of farmers' markets selling fresh, local produce including vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, herbs and flowers. Battle 3rd Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm Battle Abbey Green Phone: 01797 222875 or 07952 470537 Brede every Friday, 10am to 12 noon Brede Village Hall Phone: 01424 882281 Brighton Tuesday to … [Read more...]
A Short History of Sussex Trug Making by John Carnell
My trugs are completely hand made as they were originally many years ago and I have been making, teaching and demonstrating this process for over 20 years. I cleave the panels out of white willow. The chestnut is done the same way and is used for the handles and frames. These are all shaped with a draw knife on a workhorse. This whole process I demonstrate at shows and … [Read more...]
Hop Garlands for Decoration from Hukins Hops
Hukins Hops is a fourth generation family farm specialising in hop bines for decoration. Our hop farm is based in Kent where the growing of hop garlands forms an iconic part of our local landscape and heritage. HOP GARLANDS AT HOME At the end of a long British summer, hanging our dried or fresh hop bines will bring the colour and feeling of harvest time into your home. … [Read more...]
Farming in the 1940s/1950s
Here are a few pictures from my family album of farming in the 1940s - 1950s in Kent. Growing hops, hop-picking in bins etc. Do you have similar pictures you would like to share in 'My Country' magazine and our website? Please email them to :copy@mycountrypublications.com with more details and maybe a short story about the photos, where they were taken etc. … [Read more...]
Lashenden Remembers – Lashenden Air Warfare Museum in Headcorn, Kent
There can be few more iconic locations for an air warfare museum than Lashenden or Headcorn aerodrome. Although its history goes back to the 1920’s, it will be remembered as a World War Two Advanced Landing Ground. The aerodrome was first used for private general aviation in 1927 and remained so until 1942 when it was requisitioned by the Airfields Board and prepared for … [Read more...]