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You never know what you'll find when you head out for a walk around here! #Corbridge #Northumberland
@Coria If Fred Dibnah was still around he'd be on that like a steeplejack on a ladder!
@Astroyka his name did come to mind as I walked by! It's still got an old black and white reg plate on the front and I've just done a DVLA check on it 
. The plate's still registered although on a black 'Garrett'. Haven't a clue what that is?
@Coria I've watched too many of Fred's documentaries... Garrett is the Traction Engine maker: https://tractors.fandom.com/wiki/Garrett
Tractor & Construction Plant WikiGarrettThe firm of Richard Garrett and sons Ltd. was a Suffolk firm of Agricultural engineers, with along history. Most famous as builders of steam engines and tractors. The Garrett family have lived in Suffolk since the 14th century, but the firm traces its origin to the arrival of Richard Garrett in Leiston in 1778, when he acquired a blacksmith’s shop and forge. His grandson, Richard Garrett III, was in charge of the business by 1836 and promoted a rapid expansion, especially of the manufacture of a
@Astroyka that's fantastic thanks, so it's still DVLA registered 
@Astroyka found it on the list, built 1908, Garrett no. 27341.