A remarkable discovery linked to Amanda Owen's historic farmhouse has revealed a fascinating connection between the Yorkshire Shepherdess and a family who lived there more than 200 years ago.
Amanda and her former husband Clive bought the derelict property in 2020, beginning an ambitious project to bring the building back to life.
But the restoration has also uncovered stories about the people who lived there long before the Owens arrived.
Researchers working on the programme discovered that Clarkson had kept diaries documenting his life in the Yorkshire Dales.
With help from historical consultant Derek Wallace, the production team tracked down one of his original diaries.
The surviving volume covers the period from October 20, 1817, to September 1, 1824.
Its carefully written entries provide a glimpse into everyday life in the area two centuries ago, including horse riding and visits to the Tan Hill Inn.
But the research also revealed an unexpected personal connection.
Amanda and Clive were married in the same church as Anthony and Mally Clarkson.
The coincidence links two families who lived in the same corner of Swaledale generations apart.
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The historical discoveries have become an important part of the programme, which combines the practical challenges of restoring an old farmhouse with the stories of its former occupants.
For the Owens, Anty John's is more than a building project.
Its restoration is helping preserve a piece of Yorkshire Dales history while creating a new chapter in the family's story.
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids continues on More4.