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Aveling & Porter Road Rollers DM3079 and NT4368
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. DM3079, number 7632, Alison, owned by Fred Dibnah and built by Aveling and Porter in 1912. (Dibnah re-named this roller, after his divorce, to Betsy, after his second wife. In the background is Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. NT4368, number 10873, Thomas, built in 1924. Date: 1970s-1980s
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Alison Aveling Betsy Divorce Engines Fred Heavy Machinery Owned Porter Re Named Regn Roller Steam Powered Traction Tractor 1924
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the bygone era of steam-powered farming machinery. In the foreground stands Aveling & Porter Road Roller, registration number DM3079, affectionately named Betsy by its owner, Fred Dibnah. Built in 1912, this heavy-duty roller, with the number 7632, was originally named Alison, but was re-christened after Fred's divorce. The steam-powered tractor, with its distinctive red livery, was a familiar sight on the farms of Britain during the 1970s and 1980s. In the background, another Aveling & Porter Road Roller, registration number NT4368 and numbered 10873, known as Thomas, can be seen. This steam traction engine, built in 1924, is a testament to the enduring quality of these machines. The steam-powered machinery, with its intricate design and impressive size, was a symbol of the farming community's resilience and ingenuity. The steam-powered vehicles were an essential part of the British farming industry, providing the traction necessary to move heavy loads and prepare the land for planting. The steam engines were also a source of pride for their owners, who took great care in maintaining them. This photograph captures a moment in time when steam power was still a vital force in agriculture, before the advent of modern machinery and technology.
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