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Wools of the UK: Cheviot
This month we're looking at the Cheviot; one of the oldest breeds of sheep in the UK.
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Wools of the UK: Texel
Meet the Texel, a hefty breed that shouldn't have it's wool overlooked!
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Wools of the UK: Jacob
Easily recognisable by their unique fleece patterns and large horns, the Jacob is a breed that is well loved by crafters.
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Wools of the UK: Teeswater
One of the less common British breeds with a fleece which will leave you smitten.
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Wools of the UK: Shetland
From endangered to flourishing, the Shetland sheep has been on quite a journey over the past 100 years!
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Wools of the UK: Kent Romney
A breed from the marshlands of the South East of England; presenting the Kent Romney.
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Wools of the UK: Swaledale
A striking sheep from right here in Yorkshire which has had a hand (or hoof) in the creation of other popular breeds.
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Wools of the UK: Manx Loaghtan
Manx Loaghtan, a visually striking breed which seems to be one of the hardest to pronounce; don't worry, we'll tell you how!
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WOOLS OF THE UK: Herdwick
The next article in our series of British Breeds looks at the much-loved Herdwick sheep.
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WOOLS OF THE UK: Blue Faced Leicester
In this series of blog articles, we’re going to look at the beautiful breeds of the British Isles, their history and their wool. Not all of the breeds that live on our shores are native (or they weren’t) so we’ll also be looking at where they came from and why they’re here.
