digging". He had begun developing his first digging machine in 1872, specifically for working in hopfields, which are difficult to cultivate due to the incidence of the hop poles which support the strings up which the plants climb. "Digging by Steam" by Colin Tyler (published in 1977 by Argus Books Ltd) devotes a chapter to hop digging machines, many of which were designed and built by Knight, and which are illustrated with drawings or photos. Other inventions His other inventions included - Knight's Thermosote Heat Saving Radiator, for which patents were applied for; a brick laying machine; a wall that it built still stands at Barfield School in Runfold, but the machine's main flaw was an inability to turn/build corners. a grenade thrower, a speedometer, wooden vehicle tyres, Knight's patent 'dish lever' for tilting plates when carving meat. Photography He was a keen photographer and pioneer of early colour photography, photographing Farnham and the surrounding countryside in the early years of the 20th century. Writing His publications included: Electric Light for Country Houses Reminiscences of a Country Town Notes on Motor Carriages with Hints for Purchasers and Users. Published 1896, Hazell, Watson & Viney, Ltd. London A Catechism of the Motor Car, Containing about 320 Questions and Answers Explaining the Construction and Working of a Modern Motor Car. For the Use of Owners, Drivers, and Students. By John Henry Knight. Light Motor Cars and Voiturettes, A 1902 book reflecting light cars and motoring of the time. By John Henry Knight. Commemoration Knight died in September 1917 and is buried in St John's churchyard in Hale, north east of Farnham in Surrey. A black plaque on the wall of the old works at West Street, Farnham commemorates John Henry Knight's achievement. It says See also Frederick Bremer Notes References External links John Henry Knight at The Museum of Farnham University of Reading. Knight (DX 313) This collection consists of 200 copy prints made by the Museum of English Rural Life from negatives loaned by Farnham Urban District Council. Wey River, History of Farnham, Letter from Knight's chief engineer, George Parfitt, on 28/7/1895, describing the development process and achievements for the Trusty development. Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Three-wheeled motor vehicles People from Farnham 1847 births 1917 deaths British automotive pioneers