Hannah Hauxwell
TV personality and documentary star
Born
August 1st, 1926
98 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, a television personality and farmer gained recognition through an acclaimed BBC documentary series. The series showcased life on a remote farm in the Yorkshire Dales, highlighting the challenges faced and the beauty of rural living. Hauxwell's journals detailed her experiences and observations, making her story resonate widely. Her life and work emphasized the traditional farming methods and the beauty of the English countryside, leading to further documentaries and publications. Hauxwell became a beloved figure, representing a way of life that was rapidly disappearing.
Featured in BBC's 'Too Long a Winter'
Author of several books about rural life
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