I posted a couple of pictures on Blip yesterday, taken at the Autumn Collective & Vintage Machinery Sale, Hexham and Northern Marts. The images generated a number of comments but three hit the nail on the head – this is primarily an all-male affair; they could have been taken at anytime in the last thirty years; when money is being exchanged, it is a serious business. In summary, the local farmers who make up the majority of attendees would probably never think to invite the wife, they don’t have any truck with changing fashions and hard earned money cannot be wasted on frivolities. Not a bad philosophy – a sensible bunch these Northumberland hill farmers.
Did you mean to buy that …
A critical eye
Telephone bidding
How much for Welsh slates …
Don’t even think of bidding for that!
Serious bidding
How much for three wheels …
northumbrian : light 
Yep. The only thing that gives the time period away is the mobile phone. 🙂
Ah yes, well spotted 🙂
Wonderful photos and captions, Robin. B&W is just right for these.
janet
Many thanks Janet, much appreciated