1955 Arthur Fensome Demonstrating Crushing Mangelwurzels

Arthur Fensome demonstrating a machine for crushing mangelwurzels at Thorn Farm 1955.

Mangelwurzel (Beta vulgaris) is root vegetable related to beeroot. Their large yellow or white swollen roots were used as a fodder crop to feed livestock.

Mr Fensome is sitting by the burned remains of the old farm cottages caused by the combine harvester catching fire as it was being started.

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