THE DIARY OF WILLIAM SELLERS

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May 2^nd. Finished sowing corn. Land very dry. Lot of corn still to sow on heavy land. Horses sleeping out.
4^th. Put sheep on seeds. Seeds good. Several cows have died in the village lately all the farmers except Mr Plewes having lost one each.
17^th. White over with snow about 2 inches deep. Colds & wet.
31^st. The weather is still very cold, wind North. Big sea.
June 6^th. Sowing a few Swedes & turnips. Land in medium condition
9^th. Drilling three corned field Swedes.
18^th. Finished sowing turnips. Weather still cold & unsettled.
July 8^th. Heavy rain.
13^th. Finished hoeing Swedes. New potatoes nice crop selling at 6^d per qr stone.
Sold the first fat lambs 86/- each. Nice lambs in good condition.
24^th. Finished hoeing turnips.
July 30^th. Heavy rains during the last two days. S.S.A. yesterday. People had to wait in the granary till the storm ceased before they could go home. Barley is a good bit laid, but wheat & oats are not damaged. The late Mr Sykes’ property was offered for sale on the 26^th. Mr Plewes bought his farm. Mr Moon bought the two cottages on the hill. Mr Watson bought two cottages at the grange. Mr Sellers of Hunmanby bought the cottage & allotments. Mr Appleby bought Woodbine farm. Mr Watson’s was withdrawn
Aug 19^th. Gathered about a quart of brambles. Fine berries. Weather unsettled.
24^th. Started harvest. Weather unsettled.
30^th. Weather bad. High winds. Heavy rains.
L.S.A practice. Station officer Saintsbury injured about the face while firing the mortar to call the company together.
14^th. Sept. Heavy rain.
The weather for three weeks since starting harvest has been bad.
25^th. Heavy rain. A lot of corn is still out.
28^th. Finished leading sheaves. Nice day. We have had only two whole days leading this season. Potatoes good crop. 1/- per stone at Brid less carriage.
Oct 2^nd. Finished harvest.
12^th. Thrashing, nice day. Wheat good condition & sample. Oats & barley fair.