anchor: The 17th-century cottage was her home from 1905; this was the place where she enjoyed the life of a lady farmer, tending her crops and breeding Herdwick sheep, a breed which was at that time waning in popularity but of which she was very fond.
positive: She was very fond of the Herdwick breed of sheep.
negative: The Herdwick breed of sheep increased in popularity throughout the early 20th century.