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The Cotswold Lion and the ‘Wool Churches’
The 'Cotswold Lion,' 'wool churches' and their importance in the wool trade in England

Jane's Felt
May 124 min read


Why Locally Sourced, Traceable Wool Matters: A Personal Reflection
Why sourcing my wool locally is important to me and a celebration of the varieties available in the Lake District.

Jane's Felt
Feb 95 min read


The Wool Clip
The Wool Clip is a Cumbrian co-operative, producing original and creative craft work using British wool and promoting traditional skills.

Jane's Felt
Jan 4, 20252 min read


Cumbrian Fell Ponies - the Centenary of the Fell Pony Society 2022
A history of Cumbrian Fell Ponies

Jane's Felt
Jun 29, 20224 min read


Valais Blacknose: 'the cutest sheep in the world!'
The Valais Blacknose sheep, and their conquering of social media as 'the cutest sheep in the world!'

Jane's Felt
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Blueface Leicesters and the history of wool in Great Britain
The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

Jane's Felt
Jun 19, 20214 min read


2021 the Centenary of the Albion cow
A short history of the Albion cow, a priority breed for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2021 is the centenary of their breed society.

Jane's Felt
May 7, 20212 min read


A 50 000 year old pony breed: the Exmoor pony
The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

Jane's Felt
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Bagot Goats - a breed that is more than 600 years old.
A short history of Bagot Goats, an ancient breed now at risk.

Jane's Felt
Apr 16, 20212 min read


Royal Golden Guernsey Goats
I started needle felting Golden Guernsey Goats after joining the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. This is a short blog on their history.

Jane's Felt
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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