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W. J. Tedham (Maker)

This Sussex wagon was built in 1939 by W. J. Tedham of Cripp's Corner, near Bodiam, Sussex. It was built to the order of Mr L. P. Haynes, who was then farm manager on the Guinness hop farms, East Sussex, where it was used. It was given to the donor by the farm manager in 1957, Mr H. R. Roberts, at which time it was completely renovated by Frank Tedham of Northiam, a cousin of the maker.

One Wagon: Wood, Metal, Paint; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This wagon was built in 1939 by W. J. Tedham of Cripp's Corner, near Bodiam, Sussex, to the order of Mr. L. P. Haynes who was then farm manager on Messrs. Guinness' hop farms. It was presented to Mr. Philpot in 1957 by Mr. H. R. Roberts, the present farm manager, and the vehicle was completely renovated by Frank Tedham of Northiam, a cousin of the maker. // Body construction: Panelled // Body colours: Blue // Sideboard Type: Solid // Side construction: Waisted // Axle: Wood // Wheel: Medium Hoop 4" // Max. Length: 168" // Max. Width: 69" // Max. Height (ground to top rail): 75" // Min. ground clearance of frame: 37" // Rear wheel diameter: 59" // Fore wheel diameter: 49" // Track (ground level): 65" // [insert] Kent type wagon - tool box // - more angular appearance than Sussex wagon, 54/677 // - body permanently attached to the hind carriage, dispensing with pole spreaders and the hind bolster [end insert]', Email, Keith Ennis to Adam Koszary, 6 November 2015 - ... I have just been looking through some articles I have from 'Guinness Time' [the house magazine for Guinness employee] and came across the attached article of the very wagon. I hope you find it useful. Searching through the photos I have I cannot find any other examples of this wagon.', Citation in Publication [Guinness Time 24 Spring 1958] - 'A Sussex Wagon goes to Rest // We have had at Bodiam since 1939 a fine Sussex wagon made by W. J. Tedham of Northiam, to the order of Mr. L. P. Haynes. This has long since been ousted from work by tractors and trailers. It is now to find a home at the Museum of English Rural Life at Reading, through the interest and generosity of Mr. Harold E. Philpot, of Michigan, U.S.A.'

Cripp's Corner

1939 - 1939

Wood, Metal, Paint

Philpot, Harold (Donor)
Tedham, William J (Maker)
Haynes, Frank (Consultant)
Guinness Farm (Owner)
Roberts (Owner)
Tedham (Maker)