Does anyone remember Hannah Hauxwell (and her neighbours the Bainbridges) who had 15 mins of fame in the early 1970s following an ITV film of her “off grid” lifestyle (long before living “off grid” became a thing), on a remote farm in Yorkshire?
I only found out about this amazing old girl earlier this week (I g00gled her after some disparaging comments about my sartorial style by my dear old mum!
), I’ve watched the original programme Too Long a Winter and am looking forward to watching the 1990s follow up A Winter Too Many when I get the chance.
Apparently she’s still going strong at 91 although she’s sold up and moved to a more modern house.
A charming and dignified lady eking out a traditional living on her own in a very tough environment - and if you try telling the young people of today......![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I only found out about this amazing old girl earlier this week (I g00gled her after some disparaging comments about my sartorial style by my dear old mum!
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Apparently she’s still going strong at 91 although she’s sold up and moved to a more modern house.
A charming and dignified lady eking out a traditional living on her own in a very tough environment - and if you try telling the young people of today......