...in which we head to Matterdale for a guided tour of James Rebanks' hill farm. As we explore thriving meadows, newly-dug ponds and scrub-fringed becks, we discuss James' latest book, English Pastoral, and the "beautiful compromise" of sustainably stewarding the land. Taking a three generation view of farming in Matterdale and the Eden Valley, we hear why there's fire in the belly of young shepherds, why talk of the 'sheepwrecked uplands' is wide of the mark, why Beatrix Potter is James' writing heroine – and why Cumbria's best food is to be had at The Little Chippy, Penrith.
A celebration of the landscapes, culture, heritage and people of Cumbria and the Lake District.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
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English Pastoral can be bought from www.penguin.co.uk/books/290/290329/english-pastoral/9780241245729.html . Many Cumbrian bookshops are selling signed editions.
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Hi guys well that was just wonderful listening to James reebanks podcast very inspirational I am looking to buy his book on the back of it if everyone was like him there would be no problems in our world and I agree with him the views to patterdale from up there lift your spirits we did it recently best wishes steve 👍
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