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Back to EpisodesRemembrance Day history special: A Lancashire Land Girl's story and one woman's mission to preserve the legacy of Cumbria's farmers
Episode 144
Published 3 years, 11 months ago
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This week's Over The Farm Gate focuses on the industry's rich history, and Emily Ashworth speaks with two incredible women. First you will hear part of Marjorie Walker's story, from her time in the Women's Land Army in Lancashire. And lastly, the story of farming photographer Amy Bateman who has recently released her brand-new photography book, Forty Farms, based on farms in Cumbria. What is the importance of farms in this historic area? How will life change for these farms going forwards? Do people know how integral farmers are the preservation of this iconic area? Amy met some incredible people on her journey and only fell more in love with where she lives in the process.