A couple of examples of the many models that Dad made on this bench 65 years ago to display at various Bath & West Shows in the late 1950's
A couple of examples of the many models that Dad made on this bench 65 years ago to display at various Bath & West Shows in the late 1950's
 The Carpenter's Shop (Dad's office!) looking very sad 20 years after he retired
The Carpenter's Shop (Dad's office!) looking very sad 20 years after he retired
 The National Trust (through the General Manager, Simon Lawrence) kindly invited Dad back to his old workplace to capture some of his memories.
The National Trust (through the General Manager, Simon Lawrence) kindly invited Dad back to his old workplace to capture some of his memories.
This machine could saw, cut, plane and mortise wood. It used to be kept in immaculate condition (even polished!). It's now very sad and neglected
This machine could saw, cut, plane and mortise wood. It used to be kept in immaculate condition (even polished!). It's now very sad and neglected
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Showing off Bath & West Prizes for models and carpentry displays made over the years
Showing off Bath & West Prizes for models and carpentry displays made over the years
 Dad with his prize winning Stile at the Bath & West Show (1957)
Dad with his prize winning Stile at the Bath & West Show (1957)
 More models & displays showing what the Estate Carpenter could achieve, along with a display from the Forresty Department showing the huge variety of trees grown at Tyntesfield
More models & displays showing what the Estate Carpenter could achieve, along with a display from the Forresty Department showing the huge variety of trees grown at Tyntesfield
 The Queen Mother visiting the Tyntesfield Display at the Bath & West Show 1957
The Queen Mother visiting the Tyntesfield Display at the Bath & West Show 1957
 Not on the Estate, but turning his hand to builing a surround for the pipes of the new church organ
Not on the Estate, but turning his hand to builing a surround for the pipes of the new church organ
 Lord Wraxall with Dad (his Estate Foreman, Carpenter, Chauffeur and general 'go to' man!
Lord Wraxall with Dad (his Estate Foreman, Carpenter, Chauffeur and general 'go to' man!
Michaela Strachan & TV crew filming at Tyntesfield
Michaela Strachan & TV crew filming at Tyntesfield
 Michaela Strachan with Dad after he had showed her around
Michaela Strachan with Dad after he had showed her around
A couple of examples of the many models that Dad made on this bench 65 years ago to display at various Bath & West Shows in the late 1950's
A couple of examples of the many models that Dad made on this bench 65 years ago to display at various Bath & West Shows in the late 1950'sTEST description
The Carpenter's Shop (Dad's office!) looking very sad 20 years after he retired
The Carpenter's Shop (Dad's office!) looking very sad 20 years after he retired
The National Trust (through the General Manager, Simon Lawrence) kindly invited Dad back to his old workplace to capture some of his memories.
The National Trust (through the General Manager, Simon Lawrence) kindly invited Dad back to his old workplace to capture some of his memories.
This machine could saw, cut, plane and mortise wood. It used to be kept in immaculate condition (even polished!). It's now very sad and neglected
This machine could saw, cut, plane and mortise wood. It used to be kept in immaculate condition (even polished!). It's now very sad and neglected
Photo 26.JPG
Showing off Bath & West Prizes for models and carpentry displays made over the years
Showing off Bath & West Prizes for models and carpentry displays made over the years
Dad with his prize winning Stile at the Bath & West Show (1957)
Dad with his prize winning Stile at the Bath & West Show (1957)
More models & displays showing what the Estate Carpenter could achieve, along with a display from the Forresty Department showing the huge variety of trees grown at Tyntesfield
More models & displays showing what the Estate Carpenter could achieve, along with a display from the Forresty Department showing the huge variety of trees grown at Tyntesfield
The Queen Mother visiting the Tyntesfield Display at the Bath & West Show 1957
The Queen Mother visiting the Tyntesfield Display at the Bath & West Show 1957
Not on the Estate, but turning his hand to builing a surround for the pipes of the new church organ
Not on the Estate, but turning his hand to builing a surround for the pipes of the new church organ
Lord Wraxall with Dad (his Estate Foreman, Carpenter, Chauffeur and general 'go to' man!
Lord Wraxall with Dad (his Estate Foreman, Carpenter, Chauffeur and general 'go to' man!
Michaela Strachan & TV crew filming at Tyntesfield
Michaela Strachan & TV crew filming at Tyntesfield
Michaela Strachan with Dad after he had showed her around
Michaela Strachan with Dad after he had showed her around
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