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The cows' last days on the moor

Come autumn the cattle must swap the Town Moor for their indoor winter quarters. Photographs: Kaleel Zibe

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Tractors and trailers are the cows ride home

"When we bring them back again we give them a bit of a culture shock," Mr Mannors says.

  • Cows enjoy the last autumn sun on Newcastle's Town Moor
  • Cows emerge from the fog and head for sound recordist Chris Watson
  • Cow hiding in the trees
  • Taking advantage of the fresh leaves while you can
  • Back-lit cow ear
  • Cow curiosity
  • Cows finally collected in the pen
  • Slow march home
  • Tractors and trailers are the cows ride home
  • Grazing in the shadow of St James' park