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Ethel Haythornthwaite, a visionary pioneer, activist, environmentalist, and poet, remains largely unrecognised, even in her hometown of Sheffield—the UK's outdoor capital. Yet, her relentless advocacy led to the groundbreaking National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the establishment of the Peak District National Park, safeguarding a diverse and beloved landscape for generations to come.
In 1924, Haythornthwaite founded a local organisation dedicated to preserving rural scenery. She later joined the Council for the Preservation of Rural England (CPRE), becoming its director during wartime. Her remarkable achievements include rescuing the stunning Longshaw estate and creating the UK's first green belt. Despite being born into affluence, she lived frugally and possessed a restless spirit tempered by infinite patience. Widowed at just 22, Haythornthwaite was fiercely independent and far ahead of her time, championing the British countryside when simply being a woman posed significant challenges.
Award-winning author Helen Mort delves into the life of this overlooked countryside revolutionary in her book 'Ethel'. Given unrestricted access to Haythornthwaite's extensive archive, including hundreds of meticulously penned letters, Mort crafts a tribute to Ethel's memory and legacy through a series of letters and a heartfelt ode. The accessibility and beauty of Britain's countryside today are the fruits of passionate campaigning by trailblazers like Ethel Haythornthwaite during the interwar and post-war periods.
Book ISBN: | 9781839812293 |
Book Author: | Helen Mort |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vertebrate Publishing Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Vertebrate Publishing Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 154 x 234 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-05 |
Book Pagination: | 192 pages, 6 Illustrations, black and white; Black and white photographs |
Book Weight: | 262g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’