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The Pearson family at 13 Cridges Road, Darfield c1953
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TitleThe Pearson family at 13 Cridges Road, Darfield c1953
DescriptionTom Pearson (Jnr) followed his father Tom Pearson (Snr) into beekeeping as a teenager. He was an accomplished apiarist by the age of 19, specialising in the rearing of queen bees. Known as the 'whisling beekeeper' and an accomplished accordion player, he became a noted apiary educator, advocate and spokesperson. His son Peter followed him into beekeeping, becoming the third generation honey producer, selling honey from the production shed at 13 Cridges Road, just as his Dad had done.
Back row, l to r: Peter Pearson, Jean Pearson. Front row, l to r: Tom Pearson Jnr with Marianne Pearson and Mickey Pearson.
Courtesy of Peter Pearson and Marianne King.Datec1953CopyrightPeter Pearson and Marianne King
DescriptionTom Pearson (Jnr) followed his father Tom Pearson (Snr) into beekeeping as a teenager. He was an accomplished apiarist by the age of 19, specialising in the rearing of queen bees. Known as the 'whisling beekeeper' and an accomplished accordion player, he became a noted apiary educator, advocate and spokesperson. His son Peter followed him into beekeeping, becoming the third generation honey producer, selling honey from the production shed at 13 Cridges Road, just as his Dad had done.Back row, l to r: Peter Pearson, Jean Pearson. Front row, l to r: Tom Pearson Jnr with Marianne Pearson and Mickey Pearson.
Courtesy of Peter Pearson and Marianne King.
Datec1953CopyrightPeter Pearson and Marianne KingConnections
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The Pearson family at 13 Cridges Road, Darfield c1953 (c1953). Selwyn Stories, accessed 16/01/2026, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/5663
