Sheep Farming in the Cheviots Margaret Brown THE SHEPHERDS AND THEIR SHEEP The farm and steading at Southernknowe in the College Valley. (1930s)

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Sheep Farming in the CheviotsMargaret Brown

Go online and see our website at www.sheeptales.org.uk. Youll find all the upcoming events, the story so far and an archive of photos and interviews.The Shepherds and their sheep

The farm and steading at Southernknowe in the College Valley. (1930s)

Two shepherds and their sheep dog at a farm near Horncliffe.The surname of one of the shepherds is Dods.(1920s.)

Coldburn Farm, 1938

Shepherds and sheep dog at Fund Raising event for Home Guard in North Northumberland, probably Bowsden. Left to Right, back row : Jim Lowrey (Mount Pleasant); Willie Anderson (Middleton); Unidentified; Unidentified. Front row, left to right : Alan Rogerson , Commonburn ; Eddie Anderson (Middleton); Jim Fleming (Greenlees near Kelso); Boy in Front : Neil Fairbairn (c. 1944)

Sir Walter Bosanquet and unidentified gentleman with Border Leicester sheep on the Rock Estate ( 1869)

Andrew Shell talking to a group of people on a trailer with Border Leicester sheep in the foreground probably taken at Rock Farm, Northumberland (?1960s)

Two unidentified shepherds and Border Leicester sheep on a farm probably Rock Farm, Northumberland(?1950s)

Suffolk rams in a field at Tynely Farm at Ellingham Glebe , Northumberland the rams were exported to Portugal. (1960s)Suffolk flock at Tynely Farm , near Ellingham the flock won the Suffolk Sheep Societys Best Large Flock.(1960s)Suffolk Gimmer Class at the Northumberland County Show. (1960s)The Shepherding Year - summer

Anthony Cavers and a hired lad Gordon clipping the sheep at Southernknowe, 1930s Shepherd and sheep in unidentified location in North Northumberland.(?1960s)

Shepherds and other family members at unidentified location in North Northumberland.(?1970s)

Two gentlemen on horseback with sheep in the background.(?1950s)

Clipping sheep in the Cheviots.(?1980s)

Clipping sheep at Clennell Street, Northumberland. The postcard was sent to Mrs C. D. Hall of Midgy, Hepple, Rothbury, Northumberland.(?1930s)

Charlie Dagg from Earle Hill Head, exhibiting his packing frame at a British Wool Show.

Joe and Bob Stuart, shepherds, dipping sheep at Hagdon Farm, Old Bewick, Eglingham in Northumberland. (1956)

Men shearing sheep at South Middleton, Northumberland. Left to right (back ) : P. Turnbull ; Andrew Shell ; B Hindmarsh ; A Hindmarsh ; J Hall . Middle Row : M Hindmarsh ; B Glendinning ; Front Row : Bert Robson ; Bob Matthewson. (?1930s)

Shepherds, sheep and lambs in field at South Middleton near Wooler. Bobbie Shell; Andrew Shell and Bert Robson . (?1940s)

Clipping sheep at Commonburn Farm, Northumberland. Left to right : Oonagh Cameron ; Pete and Dave Riddell . (23 July 2003)

Dipping sheep at Whitehall Farm in the College Valley , Northumberland. Left to right: Coopers representative ( Fly Dip company ); Tom Braidford and Jack Mitchell ( shepherd). (1950s)

Coopers McDougall and Robertson (sheep dip for ticks) were trying out a new dip. The shot is taken towards Harrow Bog. Hog clipping at Elsdonburn Farm in Northumberland. Left to right: Jim Ross , Elsdonburn; Tom Braidford , Trowupburn; Jack Mitchell , shepherd at Whithall; Bob Middlemass , Jimmy Jackson and Bob Braidford ( Toms father). (?1950s)

The Shepherding Year - winterFlock of sheep in the snow , gathered around a tractor and trailer for feeding in a field at Brackenside Farm near Barmoor, Northumberland.(November 2010)

Flock of sheep standing in a field in the snow at Brackenside Farm near Barmoor, Northumberland taking in for feeding. (November 2010)

Matt Little, shepherd, and his sheep in a snow storm at Broadstruther Farm, Northumberland. (1979)

Collapsed sheep shed at South Middleton, Farm , Northumberland - collapsed under the weight of the snow.(2 December 2010)

Sheep shed at South Middleton Farm, Northumberland before it collapsed under the weight of the snow.(pre-2 December 2010)

Supporting the household

Pig killing, Middleton.(1904)

Family life

shows

Sheep and farmers near the pens at Glendale Show.Sheep in a byre

Neil Fairbairn and his sheepdog, Meg, with their cups. (1979)

Shepherds watching the Shepherds Ewe Class at Glendale Show. Left to Right: Jim Inglis, Weetwood Hill; Jim Scott, Dunsdall; Alan Rogerson, Commonburn; Robin Mathieson, Langleeford; Bob Brown, Caloust; Dick Snaith, Debdon; Jim Wilson, Wooperton; Herbi Hornsby, Langleeford; Mat Little, Fleehope; Joe Stuart, Uswayford; Jef Little, Cocklawfoot; Jim Beatie, Akeld Hill; Walter Little, Cocklawfoot; A. Balmbro, Fleehope; Henry Tunnah, Mount Hooley; Bob Stuart, Hagdon; Jack Telfer, Kirknewton. (August 1957) Overall champion sheep at Glendale Show. In background: Jimmy Stuart; J Hardy; R Smith, Alnham Moor; F. Stalt, Elilaw; M Little, Skerley. Winner is Arthur Balmbro , Great Ryle (August 1977)

Unidentified shepherd and his dog with competition cups. (1948)

Suffolk Gimmer Class at the Northumberland County Show. (1960s)Suffolk Sheep at Kelso Ram Sales in Roxburghshire shows sheep being led in a ring area by various shepherds.(1957)SalesShepherds at the valuation day at Broadstruther Farm, Northumberland. Left to right: Dave Middlemass, shepherd; Joe Richie, under shepherd at Commonburn; Jim Douglas, shepherd at Broadstruther; Adam Hall, farmer at Wooler Common; Willie Redpath, shepherd at Skirl Naked; Tommy Douglas, Broadstruther; Bob Jackson, shepherd at Goldscleug ; Sid Telfer, shepherd at Langleeford; Alan Rogerson, head shepherd at Commonburn; Robbie and Wille Brown, Langleeford. This was taken on the valuation day when the farm was put up for sale. It had been owned by T B Ford, a plumber in Wooler who had died. He also owned and farmed Broadstruther. He employed two shepherds. (1952 or 1953) People living in the College Valley on the last day of the valuation when it was sold to the Sir James Knott Trust. On day one they valued Goldscleugh and on day two Dunsdale. The valuation covered farm buildings and stock and was carried out by Walter Curry, Alnwick auctioneer and Tommy Elliot, the Dukes farm manager. (27 May 1964)The Mart at Rothbury, Northumberland picture taken looking down on the Mart. Show sheep in the ring and also sheep in pens. (?1920s)

Gatherings, celebration and music

Ernie Bertram, Jimmy Bertram, David Cowe and another at the top of Cheviot. (pre 1936 )A shepherds tea in North Northumberland. (?1960s)

Clipping sheep at Commonburn Farm, Northumberland. Left to right : Oonagh Cameron ; Pete and Dave Riddell . (23 July 2003)

Annual shepherds supper at the Black Bull in Wooler, Northumberland . Left to right: John Welch, shepherd at Mindrum Mill; unidentified; Mr Porteous, poultry farmer; Jack Turnbull, farmer at Ancroft South Moor; Bobby McKay, shepherd at Crookhouse; Eddie Anderson, shepherd at Kirknewton; Tom Braidford, shepherd at Trowupburn in the College Valley; Howie Ogle, shepherd at East Lilburn; Walter Brow , owner and farmer at Ilderton Moor; unidentified.(1953 or 1954)Cheviot gathering of shepherds on the top of Cheviot Hill, Northumberland . Includes shepherds, sheep and sheep dogs . The shepherds met to reclaim sheep which had wandered onto neighbouring farms .(Late 1800s)

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