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Backbone of Britain: Legendary salesman, Ken, 82, still selling farm machinery after 60 years

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For more than 60 years Ken Patterson has been selling farm machinery and is now recognised as far more than just a salesman. Emily Ashworth meets the man who has witnessed six decades of change in the sector.

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