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February 21, 2012

A mismatch old UK hive seen often

This photo is a WBC style hive with a Cowan hive roof.  It was very common in the early part of 1900's in many English and Scottish bee yards.  Bee yards were simply a small portion of the owners yard. Very common in rural areas.

Circa 1906 beehive

 

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