Women's History Month: Hannah Hauxwell, 'Daughter of the Dales' - a one woman farming force

Many in the farming community will have heard of Hannah Hauxwell, and even more will have been inspired by her well-documented way of life. In honour of International Women’s Day, Emily Ashworth takes a deeper look into her story

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Women's History Month: Hannah Hauxwell, 'Daughter of the Dales' - a one woman farming force

Known as the ‘Daughter of the Dales', Hannah Hauxwell is probably one of the most renowned women in farming. Her life, farming solo out in the hills near Teesdale, caught the attention of the masses...

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