Photos taken around Kirkby Lonsdale, a gateway town to a scenic area of the extended Yorkshire Dales National Park within Cumbria. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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KIRKBY LONSDALE 01C - Aerial view of Kirkby Lonsdale
Aerial view of hot-air balloons over Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 01E - Aerial view of Kirkby Lonsdale
Aerial view Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Hot-air balloons over kirkby Lonsdale
Hot-air balloons over kirkby Lonsdale
KIRKBY LONSDALE 03A - Underley Hall School
Aerial view of Underley Hall School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 03B - Underley Hall School
Aerial view of Underley Hall School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 04A - Aerial view of St. Mary's Church
Aerial view of St. Mary's Church and some roof tops of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Taken from a hot-air balloon.
Taken from a hot-air balloon.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05A - St Mary's Church
Saint Mary's Church in the snow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
St. Mary's is the oldest building in town, dating back to the 12th century. There is a fine Norman doorway and three Norman columns in the north aisle. To the east of these columns are 13th century Gothic arches.
St. Mary's is the oldest building in town, dating back to the 12th century. There is a fine Norman doorway and three Norman columns in the north aisle. To the east of these columns are 13th century Gothic arches.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05BA - St. Mary's Church
Saint Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale in the Lune Valley, Cumbria.
This 12th century church has a fine Norman doorway and three Norman columns in the north aisle. To the east of these columns are 13th century Gothic arches.
This 12th century church has a fine Norman doorway and three Norman columns in the north aisle. To the east of these columns are 13th century Gothic arches.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05C - Norman doorway, St. Mary's Church
The Romanesque Norman doorway of St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05D - The Rectory and St Mary's churchyard
Daffodils in the graveyard of St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The philosopher Bertrand Russell and author J.M. Barrie used to stay at The Rectory as guests of the family of Rev. John Llewelyn Davies. The reverend’s grandson was the inspiration for Peter Pan.
The philosopher Bertrand Russell and author J.M. Barrie used to stay at The Rectory as guests of the family of Rev. John Llewelyn Davies. The reverend’s grandson was the inspiration for Peter Pan.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05E - The Rectory
The 1873 Rectory from the graveyard of St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The philosopher Bertrand Russell and author J.M. Barrie used to stay at The Rectory as guests of the family of Rev. John Llewelyn Davies. The reverend’s grandson was the inspiration for the novel, Peter Pan.
NB: Image edited. Notice board removed.
The philosopher Bertrand Russell and author J.M. Barrie used to stay at The Rectory as guests of the family of Rev. John Llewelyn Davies. The reverend’s grandson was the inspiration for the novel, Peter Pan.
NB: Image edited. Notice board removed.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05F - Stone casket in St Mary's Church
The stone coffin outside St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
A casket hewn out of rock for a nobleman. Date uncertain.
A casket hewn out of rock for a nobleman. Date uncertain.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05G - Sundial in St Mary's churchyard
The sundial on a stone pedestal in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The sundial was made by Cary of London and installed in 1994 to replace an 18th century sundial that is now on display in the church.
The sundial was made by Cary of London and installed in 1994 to replace an 18th century sundial that is now on display in the church.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 05H - War memorial
The war memorial in St. Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 06D - The Green Man in St. Mary's Church
The Green Man, St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria.
An early 12th century carving of the Green Man on one of the three wonderful Norman columns in St Mary's Church.
An early 12th century carving of the Green Man on one of the three wonderful Norman columns in St Mary's Church.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 06E - Henry Holiday window, St Mary's Church
'Faith, Hope and Charity' window by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Henry Holiday in St Marys Church, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 08A - The Gazebo, Church Brow
Church Brow and the Gazebo, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The Gazebo is a late 18th century folly that was originally built as a summerhouse in the Rectory garden. Church Brow leads to Ruskin's View.
The Gazebo is a late 18th century folly that was originally built as a summerhouse in the Rectory garden. Church Brow leads to Ruskin's View.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 09A - Ruskin's View
Ruskin's View, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
This scene over the River Lune to the Casterton and Barbon fells was admired by Constable and in 1822 was painted by Turner. The poet John Ruskin was also captivated by the view, and wrote, ‘I do not know in all my own country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine… than Kirkby Lonsdale.’
This scene over the River Lune to the Casterton and Barbon fells was admired by Constable and in 1822 was painted by Turner. The poet John Ruskin was also captivated by the view, and wrote, ‘I do not know in all my own country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine… than Kirkby Lonsdale.’
KIRKBY LONSDALE 09B - Enjoying Ruskin's View
Ruskin's View, Kirkby Lonsdale in the Lune Valley, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 09D - Evening light, Ruskin's View
Evening light on Middleton Fell from Ruskin's View, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 10A - The Radical Steps
The 86 'Radical Steps' that link the River Lune footpath with Ruskin's View in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 11A - Market Cross, Swine Market
The Market Cross in Swine Market, Kirkby Lonsddale, Cumbria.
The 13th century market cross was moved to Swine Market from Main Street in 1822..Overhead wires removed..onsdale, Cumbria, England, UK.
The 13th century market cross was moved to Swine Market from Main Street in 1822..Overhead wires removed..onsdale, Cumbria, England, UK.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 13A - Mitchelgate
A view of Brownthwaite from Mitchelgate in the picturesque market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 14A - Market Day
Market day in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Kirkby Lonsdale is recorded in the 1086 Doomsday Book and holds a 13th century market charter. An outdoor market is held in the Square every Thursday.
Kirkby Lonsdale is recorded in the 1086 Doomsday Book and holds a 13th century market charter. An outdoor market is held in the Square every Thursday.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 14B - Market Square at Christmas
Christmas tree in Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The covered gothic style market cross was donated to the town in 1905 by the Reverend Davies.
The covered gothic style market cross was donated to the town in 1905 by the Reverend Davies.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 14C - Market Square and The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel from Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
The Royal Hotel was built as a Georgian town house, before becoming an inn, The Rose and Crown. It was re-named the 'Royal Hotel', after a visit in 1847 by Queen Adelaide.
The covered gothic style market cross was donated to the town in 1905 by the Reverend Davies.
The Royal Hotel was built as a Georgian town house, before becoming an inn, The Rose and Crown. It was re-named the 'Royal Hotel', after a visit in 1847 by Queen Adelaide.
The covered gothic style market cross was donated to the town in 1905 by the Reverend Davies.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 15B - Main Street Christmas lights
Christmas lights in Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 16A - Market Street
Market Street in the picturesque market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 16B - Market Street Christmas lights
Christmas lights, Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 17A - 'No creature was stirring . . .'
The Royal Hotel, New Road and Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 18A - Horse chestnuts
The magnificent horse chestnuts trees lining the A65 at Kirkby Lonsdale in the Lune Valley of Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 19A - Devil's Bridge and Stanley Bridge
Ancient and modern: Devil's Bridge and Stanley Bridge spanning the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 20A - Devil's Bridge
The 13th century Devils Bridge spanning the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale, a gateway to the extended Yorkshire Dales National Park in Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 21B - River Lune in flood, Devils Bridge
The River Lune in flood at Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 22B - Autumn colours, River Lune
Autumn colours at the River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 22C - Weeping willow, River Lune
Weeping willow tree beside the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 23A - Stanley Bridge
Stanley Bridge, carrying the A65 over the River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Stanley Bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic.
Stanley Bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 23B - Stanley Bridge
Stanley Bridge crossing the River Lune, at Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria.
The bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic. Devil's Bridge can be seen in the background.
The bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic. Devil's Bridge can be seen in the background.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 23C - Stanley Bridge
Stanley Bridge, carrying the A65 over the River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Stanley Bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic.
Stanley Bridge was built in 1932 to protect the ancient Devil's Bridge from the increasing flow of traffic.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 23D - River Lune in flood, Stanley Bridge
The River Lune in flood at Stanley Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 25A - Tombstoning off Devil's Bridge
Tombstoning into the River Lune from Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
N.B: This 12 metre (40 feet) jump is potentially very dangerous and there is a by-law in place to prohibit it.
N.B: This 12 metre (40 feet) jump is potentially very dangerous and there is a by-law in place to prohibit it.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 28A - Water trough
The 1868 water trough, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Water troughs used to be an essential feature for the carter and his horse..The inscription reads, 'ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION GRATEFULLY TO RECORD THE RESTORATION OF THE PARISH CHURCH KIRKBY LONSDALE BY LORD KENLIS A.D. 1868'
KIRKBY LONSDALE 33A - The Sun Inn
The 17th century Sun Inn on Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 37A - The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel in Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Originally the mid 18th century Rose and Crown Inn that became known as The Royal Hotel following a visit visit by Queen Adelaide in 1840.
Originally the mid 18th century Rose and Crown Inn that became known as The Royal Hotel following a visit visit by Queen Adelaide in 1840.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 40A - Misty morning
A misty morning in the Lune Valley at Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Underley Hall can be seen through the mist.
Underley Hall can be seen through the mist.
X KIRKBY LONSDALE 80A - Jamaica Inn
Coach and horses in Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square during the BBC filming of Daphne du Maurier's 'Jamaica Inn' in 2013.
KIRKBY LONSDALE 80C - Jamaica Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square during the BBC filming of Daphne du Maurier's 'Jamaica Inn' in 2013.
