TIP: Click the Video tab to see this activity in action
It is a wonderful interest that some people have to preserve and show aspects of history, in this case Agricultural Machinery this is a very popular past time.
Popularity
This is very popular not only with the rural communities preserving their heritage and using it as living history, people from all walks of life enjoy shows and presentations.
Location
Shows around the UK and also Arigultural Museums display these aged pieces of machinery that worked the land.
Age
This is a very enjoyable interest for all ages, for young children helping parents preserve the machinery to visiting the shows and maybe even being lucky to get a ride in an old tractor.
Ability
If preserving the machinery you will need some idea of the mechanics of machinery, this can be from a course or studying a manual.
Description
We all enjoy looking back at our heritage and it is a wonderful sight when we see 'living' history, men and women around the UK and all over the world take many different agricultural items and preserve and repair them, these items are the forefathers of the way farming is carried out today and is so interesting to see the transformation in the mechanics. Whole families enjoy days out at agricultural shows and museums where some of the machinery is often on display.
Potential
Potential to preserve history, have fun and meet new people with similar interests, talk to the public about your interest by attending a show.
Cost
Costs will vary greatly for this interest from the purchase of the item to repair and restore to the repair and restoration costs. Check up to date prices.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
|
Legs
|
Sight
|
Hearing
|
Speech |
Learning |
Please be advised that this record has not necessarily been reviewed by people with the expertise required to provide you with complete, accurate or reliable information. The information and images for this activity are supplied by the general public, Please contact us if there is a breach of copyright or you wish to improve the data.