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Thomas Easey
Tom Easey lived at West Farm, so-called because it was West of Dunston and Gateshead. He was a gentleman farmer and was famous for winning two races at Blaydon Races in one day on the horse called Spoiled.
Tom drove a 4-in-hand for Venture Coaches because it was thought to be a prestigious thing to do. Venture Coaches were owned by the Priestman family, who lived in Shotley Bridge. They also owned Priestman Collieries, some of which were in Whickham District. Their horses, whose names all began with "V" were kept at Ravensworth.