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Terry Smith was born in Birmingham in 1942 and came to Hickling in 1953, when his parents took over the Greyhound Inn.
TERRY’S MEMORIES:
Introducing Terry Smith
Early memories of Hickling
A career in farming
A preference for animal work
Friends and recreation
Stalham Youth Club and more
The village shops
The busy Pleasure Boat Inn
Marriage - and living in Hickling
Retired “incomers” to Hickling
Diversification at Poplar Farm - 1
Diversification at Poplar Farm - 2
Diversification at Poplar Farm - 3
Changes - and commuting
Farmers were big employers
Sugar Beet was labour intensive…
Farming has become a lonely job
Reflections on changes in farming
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