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A BARNSLEY farming family who already have two Sunday Times bestsellers under their belts are hoping for the hat trick with the release of their third book, told uniquely from the perspective of different family members.

The Nicholson Family – stars of Channel 5’s On The Farm series – are releasing Cannon Hall Farm: Past, Present and Future on March 13 (Thursday) which features some unique, never-been-told-before stories. The book collects the special memories from the family who have lived at Cannon Hall Farm for over 60 years – and includes the triumph and tragedy of what life in the Cawthorne beauty spot has been like ever since. 

Roger and Cynthia Nicholson and their sons Richard, Robert and David show how the farms history was shaped by the resilience of the family and reflects on the farm’s history, childhood stories, testing times, poignant memories and enriching experiences that have shaped the lives they lead today. 

As Yorkshire’s premier open farm attraction, Cannon Hall Farm continues to play host to thousands of visitors with spring being the busiest time of the year.  

What the publisher says: In their own words, the very personal story of the ups and downs of the Nicholson family at Cannon Hall farm spanning almost 70 years. From the death of Roger’s beloved dad Charlie to the daily struggle for survival amid farming’s rapidly changing landscape, the Nicholsons have weathered storm after storm.
They came perilously close to losing it all as a lifetime of farming tradition seemed to slip through their fingers.
But in a daring last roll of the dice, they bet the farm – and won – creating against all odds one of Britain’s best-loved tourist attractions.
Here, Roger and wife Cynthia, along with their sons Richard, Robert and David, take turns reflecting on some of the dizzy highs and crushing lows that have made them who they are today: champion livestock breeders, TV stars and – above all – devoted farmers.

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