Backbone of Britain: 'How many people in the UK have held a job for 60 years and counting?'

There is much to celebrate at Little Hall Farm, Shropshire, such as the sale of their well-known herd and an anniversary which marks 60 years of service from farm worker Richard Tinsley. Emily Ashworth reports.

Emily Ashworth
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Backbone of Britain: 'How many people in the UK have held a job for 60 years and counting?'

There is much to celebrate at Little Hall Farm, Shropshire, such as the sale of their well-known herd and an anniversary which marks 60 years of service from farm worker Richard Tinsley. Emily Ashworth...

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