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Harry Gration explores the story of a magazine dedicated to life in the Yorkshire Dales.

Harry Gration leafs through the pages of a magazine dedicated to life in the Yorkshire Dales. With Fred Trueman. From 2000.

BBC broadcaster, Harry Gration, leafs through the pages of The Dalesman, the much-loved publication dedicated to life in the Yorkshire Dales.

Since its first appearance in 1939, its features, drawings and letters have reflected a changing way of life -  from the days when the Dales were a closed world to the present when farms play host to long lines of ramblers and face an uncertain future. 

Producer Sue Ellis.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.

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