Mudcat Café message #2984940

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Thread #39804 Message #2984940
Posted By: GUEST,Malcolm
12-Sep-10 - 04:56 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req/Add: turmut (?) hoer / Turnip Hoer
Subject: RE: Req/Add: turmut (?) hoer... (turnip-hoer)

The hardest five pounds I ever earned was from hoeing (piece-work) an acre of turnips on a farm near Battle, Sussex in about 1952. I already knew the song but I don't think it affected my taking the job on.