Hear poet, novelist, runner and lecturer Helen Mort discuss Ethel Haythornthwaite with Sam Waller, photographer, BMX rider and one time dry stone waller.
Ethel Haythornthwaite was a pioneer, activist, environmentalist and poet. Her tireless campaigning led to the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the creation of the Peak District National Park.
The book Ethel is available here.
Also available are Mort's book on climbing and womanhood A Line Above The Sky and Sam Waller's interview zines Roman Candle.
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This event was funded by UKSPF.