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Berkshires from Years Past If proof were needed that the British Isles justly claimed the title of "Stock Breeders of the World -I have turned up the 1949 exports of Berkshire breeding pigs to various exotic destinations, as you will see it reads like a Thompson's holiday brochure. Remember to that many of the gilts would have been in pig!
These animals were exported between 1st January 1949 and the 31 December 1949. All the top breeders of the day featured in these shipments. I am indebted to Ann and Andrew from Lincolnshire who solved a mystery for me, whilst learning a little of the history of the Stonebow line. I have never been able to find a link between the Stonebow and the original parents - Swinton Farmer 3 and Whipling Dawn and Whipling Amber Margaret 3. As I explained to Andrew & Ann that the Stonebow was created by Don Oswin in Lincoln, and Andrew quite innocently said "The Stonebow" is an archway in Lincoln Cathedral - Bingo!! David and Maureen Shaw have very kindly sent me a lovely drawing of the "The Stonebow" Q.E.D. My thanks to them. PETER LAD LINE The Peter lads had an interesting hiccup early in their pedigree. Cookham Peter Lad 3 was sold to Woldlime Ltd in Lincolnshire (Bewtian Berkshires). Woldlime sold Bewtian Peter Lad 7945 to Mr Bucklass and daughter at Gailey Lea in Staford. Gailey Peter Lad was sold to Copas Bros who produced Cookham Peter Lad 1st. Copas Bros had made a blunder in their registrations as he should been the 4th and not the 1st. Is it possible that they forgot they had actually created the Peter Lad line in the first place? Hope that this does not confuse you all too much, back in the 1970s there were only 6 breeders registering stock. Best wishes, |
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