Ruth Goodman is in combative form – laughing like a Disney villain at the so-called friends who used to sneer at her unusual hobby. ‘People were extremely unpleasant and rude because I was so interested in re-enacting history,’ she recalls of the days when dressing up in ancient clothes and eating long-forgotten dishes was just something she did for fun. Now she’s a TV star for doing just that. ‘Suddenly they all think it’s brilliantly exciting.’ So it’s no surprise that they’re back for a third look at farm life from yesteryear. But for the first time – after a deluge of requests from fans – they’re delving into the edges of living memory as they re-enact life on a Second World War holding. Based on a farm in Hampshire, which has been maintained in pristine 1940s condition, this may be their most fascinating show yet. Read more: Spies in haystacks, ploughing in the dark and even racism ¿ a new series from the team who brought us Victorian and Edwardian Farm reveals what it was really like digging for victory | Mail Online BBC2 orders Wartime Farm series from Lion TV | News | Broadcast Manor Farm and Country Park: Wartime Farm Wartime Farm
My grandma was a land girl, I'll have to let her know about this I bet she will enjoy it. It's a shame the wartime farm in Hampshire is so far away from here, it's a bit far for her to travel at 90 but would have been nice for her to see.
Manor Farm and Country Park.Start here near Windhover Roundabout Burseldon (Pub!) The Mill is still working -stoneground flours. End up here. Botley, Hampshire Manor Farm and Country Park: Hampshire Days Out For Kids
Going by the previous series on the 'Victorian Farm', 'Edwardian Farm', 'Victorian Pharmacy' and 'Tales From the Green Valley', this should be a fascinating insight into farming life during wartime Britain. The previous series appear to have been well researched and clearly explained to the viewer.
Wartime Farm: Rediscovering The Skills And Spirit Of World War II: Amazon.co.uk: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alexander Langlands: Books
Lived in a farm community in North Wales during the war. Remember the shenanigans with registering the pig population. I believe that the farmer had to register each pig born, and was only allowed so many for his family. The big fear was that the inspector would call when the slaughtered animals were hanging from the rafters, and the total wouldn't jive with the number declared.
Lived in a farm community in North Wales during the war. Remember the shenanigans with registering the pig population. I believe that the farmer had to register each pig born, and was only allowed so many for his family. The big fear was that the inspector would call when the slaughtered animals were hanging from the rafters, and the total wouldn't jive with the number declared. What penalty did Hog Hoarding carry?
Anyone up near Monmouth next month? Just seen the authors of the book are doing a talk. Rossiter Books | Be part of our story Wednesday 24th October, The Blake Theatre, Monmouth. 7.00pm. Following the success of Edwardian Farm and Victorian Farm, TV presenters and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn spent the last year rediscovering the skills and spirit of World War II on Manor Farm. They will entertain us with the drama of life in truly tough times and share lessons on self-sufficiency we can still use today. Tickets – £8
Anyone up near Monmouth next month? Just seen the authors of the book are doing a talk. Rossiter Books | Be part of our story Shame I'm not closer.
Have to admit to having a very soft spot for this trio, ever since their Victorian adventures funny to see them fined for the blackout leak and the very idea of burning three lightbulbs at the same time in the same place! bananas and bacon... blimey!
What penalty did Hog Hoarding carry? Not sure, but I think that they had discontinued deportation to Australia by then.
Deportation! Within a couple of miles of the Country Park Farm - Probably more myth than fact: Spike Island - Botany Bay, Sholing Common, Southampton Apparently the name comes from the early 19th century when convicts were kept here before being transported to Australia. According to legend they were chained to spikes to prevent their escaping thus "Spike Island". The road which runs next to the common is called Botany Bay Road Manor Farm Country Park/HMS Cricket: H H.M.S. CRICKET (Cricket Camp) - MANOR FARM COUNTRY PARK PART 1: July 1943 to 6th. June 1944 (part 2/3) One marine veteran recalls seeing American Rangers playing baseball in Botley Square and records that the rivalry between American and Canadian troops sometimes resulted in "skirmishes" after pub closing time! Gone now but was close to the Farm: NAVAL CADETS - British Pathé
