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“Larnin farmin” – From Kirkley Hall to King’s College

Finding my way from Newcastle central station up to the School of Agriculture at King’s College in 1952 for an interview was indeed a worry for a country lad from the North Tyne. I was terrified that they’d say I hadn’t done enough schooling. But having been to Korkley Haall saved the day and four … Read more

“Larnin farmin” – From Kirkley Hall to King’s College

The second intake (1951) at the NorthumberlandFarm Institute at Kirkley Hall. Ponteland Finding my way from Newcastle central station up to the School of Agriculture at King’s College in 1952 for an interview was indeed a worry for a country lad from the North Tyne. I was terrified that they’d say I hadn’t done enough … Read more