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Countrystride #32: Lady Anne Clifford - First lady of Westmorland
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
...in which we explore Lady Anne's Way, the long distance trail celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with its founder, Sheila Gordon. As we stride along the airy High Way – an ancient route linking Wensleydale and Mallerstang – Sheila recounts the remarkable tale of the indomitable first lady of Westmorland, Lady Anne Clifford, and her 38-year battle to recover her lands and castles – before encountering crumbling packhorse inns, dashing highwaymen and a church that time forgot, all in the melodic company of lapwing, curlew and oyster catchers.
For more information about Lady Anne's Way see www.ladyannesway.co.uk
For more information about Lady Anne's Way see www.ladyannesway.co.uk
Released:
Jun 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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