Description
About the Author
John Bentley is a photographer based in Settle with a strong social-documentary interest and an interest in railway photography. He has written features for magazines such as The Dalesman and Cumbria and recently had a photo exhibition on livestock markets at the Folly Museum in Settle. Two of his railway photographs featured on the latest Royal Mail stamps of 'Flying Scotsman'.
Reviews
'The book is a visual portrait of a remarkable way of life and part of Britain's farming heritage.' -- Country Squire Magazine, November 2023
'Hill Farming in the North of England - provides an insider's perspective on rural life during a time of upheaval.' -- The Yorkshire Post, November 2023
'A photographer whose stunning images of upland agriculture in northern England are at the heart of a new book says he "developed a deep respect and appreciation of the hill farming community" as he gathered his material.' -- Farm & Countryside, Winter 2023
'The book features some spectacular landscapes and covers the seasonal activities on upland farms, such as lambing, haymaking and tupping.' -- Settle News, December 2023
'It's full of atmospheric images that show the realities of life on a hill farm and reveals the unique challenges farmers face every day in the stunning but often harsh landscape of the North of England.' -- NFU Countryside Magazine, February 2024
'Settle based photographer John Bentley's book Hill Farming in the North of England will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about hill farming a swell as those who know and love the area.' -- Craven Herald & Pioneer, December 2023
Book Information
ISBN 9781398116993
Author John Bentley
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 434g