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Tilford Rural Life Centre on 16th July 2025

Pauline came up with a splendid idea of visiting the Rural Life Living Museum near Tilford to avoid the stress of walking in the high temperatures we are experiencing. It became apparent before we had even passed reception that there would be a men, women divide in interests as the men stopped and wondered over the wind mill and turbine pumps. As it happened, when we got inside, the variety of displays got us all interested in the same things. The displays reminded us of our pasts with furniture, furnishings, gadgets, tools and ways of life that were part of our parents and grandparents lives, some of which triggered our own memories. It was not possible to see everything in the three hours we were there but the village shops, school room and animal husbandry areas were entertaining. We languished outside the onsite café for our mid-morning break sampling the drinks and cakes. As it approached one o’clock we left, driving for a couple of minutes to The Barley Mow at Tilford to finish off with lunch and libation.

Wind pump

Who says I can't plough my own furrow

I think there’s a rag doll in here somewhere.

You were lucky, for my breakfast, I had to lick the bread bin for crumbs

Would you like a signed copy of my book?

No wonder it doesn't work, they've got the plug leads in the wrong order

Relaxing in the shade of the granary on mushrooms

Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb have all gone for their tea break.

Home on the range

Who's the chairperson?

A relaxed coffee break

Fancy dress time

Schoolchildren, not all behaving!

I’ve just made a new batch of my miracle snake oil cream that should clear that up nicely.

This little piggy got a surprise when he went to market.

We will have cake!

I’m sure this is how you do it to get semi skimmed!

Right, we’re off to Farnham then.

Lunch at The Barley Mow

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