History, wool and modern life on the farm: the story of how a nation's prosperity came from the backs of sheep 'Everywhere I look, not only on our farm but further afield, the Cotswolds scream of history and heritage ...' The traditions of sheep farming are at the heart of Sue and Aubrey's prize-winning flock of pedigree texels. Heritage is everywhere - in the long lines of drystone walls, the freshly cut hay, and the daily hard work of a shepherding life. The landscape of Britain has been shaped by sheep and for ...
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History, wool and modern life on the farm: the story of how a nation's prosperity came from the backs of sheep 'Everywhere I look, not only on our farm but further afield, the Cotswolds scream of history and heritage ...' The traditions of sheep farming are at the heart of Sue and Aubrey's prize-winning flock of pedigree texels. Heritage is everywhere - in the long lines of drystone walls, the freshly cut hay, and the daily hard work of a shepherding life. The landscape of Britain has been shaped by sheep and for sheep for thousands of years. They have driven prehistoric wool spinning, built medieval churches, paid a king's ransom and even been the focus of a deadly international smuggling trade. As a new season unfolds on the farm, Sue uncovers the surprising story of sheep farming through the ages in Britain - and how the skills of the past may hold the key to the farms of the future A tale of wool, history and new life on the farm from the internationally renowned sheep breeder and author of the If Clouds Were Sheep series **READER REVIEWS** 'Excellent follow up to the previous three books and a very good insight to everyday life on a sheep farm' - Five Stars 'A superb read' - reader review 'Enjoyed every minute' - reader review 'Another super read' - reader review 'Beautifully written' - reader review 'An enchanting picture of farming life, full of warmth and humour' - Katie Fforde
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