Category Archives: Scytherspace

English scythes at the Somerset Scythe Festival 2017


A old scythe is passed on to a new generation but will youth bring competition victory? Continue reading

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Somerset scythe competition 2017 final – video

Video of this year’s scythe championship final – keep your eye on the time, you won’t believe how fast they’re mowing! Continue reading

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Somerset Scythe Festival 2017 Championships


This years champions from the Somerset Scythe Festival, including the man pictured above. Continue reading

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Scything at St John's Church


Scything in a churchyard in N. Yorkshire. Continue reading

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Scything at Beamish Museum


Scything and gossiping during the Georgian period in the north-east of England. Continue reading

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Scything while the sun shines


Mad dogs and happy scythers go out in the midday sun and enjoy amazing views. Continue reading

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Scything Handbook review in The Allotment magazine

A side-by-side review of the scything books currently on the market – which will you choose? Continue reading

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Somerset Scythe Festival Courses 2017

Somerset scythe festival 2017
Details of the masterclass and beginners scythe courses at this years Somerset Scythe Festival
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Scything rushes in Scotland


Rushes, scythes, mountains and beautiful weather all add up to an amazing to the far north. Continue reading

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Scything grass & oats in Scotland


A group of novice scythers gatecrash a field of oats in Scotland and cut a crop of ‘impossible’ oats in front of an audience. Continue reading

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