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Countrystride #22: Lost Words - Past and future in the woods of Wreay
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
…in which we follow the gently-meandering River Petteril from an M6 underpass on Carlisle’s urban fringe through Wreay’s ancient woodland to one of Cumbria's most beautiful churches in search of lost words. As we stroll, with Jamie Normington from Cumbria Wildlife Trust, we discuss our changing woodlands, Cumbrian birdlife vernacular, how we can reforge a connection with the landscape, and the remarkable architectural legacy of Sara Losh, first lady of Wreay (pronounced ‘rear’).
Released:
Nov 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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