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Caravan insurance policyholders with a passion for original gypsy models may be interested to read that one man in Hereford is looking to reinvigorating the dying trade of wheelwrighting.

The Hereford Times reports that stonemason Hugh Peachey, aged 40, is bidding to become one of fewer than 50 wheelwrights across the nation.

Aged ten, Gloucestershire-born Mr Peachey would seek out gypsy caravans with wooden wheels after his interest in the vehicles was ignited when his father swapped a bull for one of the caravans during the fuel shortage of the 1970s.

"I am a farmer's son, I love the countryside and if I can help keep rural crafts alive, that's great," he told the publication.

While many Britons now opt for modern motorised caravans, old wooden alternatives can fetch up to £100,000 after being fully restored.

Mr Peachey will sit a wheelwrighting course next year and hopes to restore more of the traditional caravans to let on land he owns in Penhenllan.

Living Heritage Events often puts on shows that highlight traditional trades, with demonstrations sometimes given of the craft of a wheelwright.

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