30/04/2011

Charlotte Smith visits a flock of Cotswold sheep, owned by Richard Mumford. The sheep were once known as 'Cotswold Lions', and the grand churches and houses in the area are testament to the wealth created by the wool trade. Prices have slumped and now a Cotswold fleece is worth about £5. Things could be about to change, though, with an interest in British fabrics beginning to re-emerge. We also hear about the growth of the British Alpaca industry, flax growing, and traditional leather tanning.
Producer: Sarah Swadling.