For the first time (since pre-war days) a Kent strawberry field has been thrown open

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For the first time (since pre-war days) a Kent strawberry field has been thrown open

For the first time (since pre-war days) a Kent strawberry field has been thrown open to the public to come and help themselves.
However, in the old days the fruit was free - but on K. Waltons Oak Tree Farm at Polhill, near Sevenoaks, the public were charged 1/1D per pound, plus the cost of the basket if required.
This is the first time it has been tried on his farm - and the response to an advertisement in the local paper was fantastic. The farmer was pleased with the result, since it means the plants are completely free of fruit for stronger growth. The variety - Talisman - and the crop has now been completely harvested.
Photo Shows: 2-year-old Mandy Gorham of Sevenoaks helping herself to strawberries, while her mother and father get on with the picking.
7/8/1962

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© John Topham / TopFoto

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