Sending sheep to Spain

This picture from the Market Rasen Mail in 1959 shows Lissington farmer John Brocklesby, of Top Farm.

Mr Brocklesby was one of many Lincoln longwool breeders exporting livestock, in this case rams, to Spain as the county’s sheep gained popularity overseas.

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