Lake District Photography: Photos of Ambleside in the Lake District National Park of Cumbria. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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AMBLESIDE 01A - Aerial view of Ambleside
A misty morning aerial view of Ambleside and the central fells of the Lake District.
AMBLESIDE 02A - Ambleside Pier
Ambleside Pier building at Waterhead on the northern shore of Windermere.
AMBLESIDE 03A - Ambleside Pier
The Swan on Windermere at Waterhead Pier, Ambleside.
MV Swan was built in 1938 by Vickers of Barrow and operated by Windermere Lake Cruises. Visit the website
MV Swan was built in 1938 by Vickers of Barrow and operated by Windermere Lake Cruises. Visit the website
AMBLESIDE 06A - Low Wood Bay
Low Wood Bay and Marina on Windermere.
N.B. This photo was taken from Low Wood Bay Watersports. Visit the website
N.B. This photo was taken from Low Wood Bay Watersports. Visit the website
AMBLESIDE 11A - Ambleside Roman Fort
The granaries, Ambleside Roman Fort on the northern shore of Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Thought to have been named either Galava or Clanoventa, the fort was situated on the Roman road, that linked the Eden Valley with Ravenglass on the west coast.
Thought to have been named either Galava or Clanoventa, the fort was situated on the Roman road, that linked the Eden Valley with Ravenglass on the west coast.
AMBLESIDE 12B - Bridge House
The Bridge House at Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The quaint little Bridge House was built in 1723 to allow the Braithwaites of Ambleside Hall access to their orchard on the far side of Stock Beck.
Grade 1 listed.
The quaint little Bridge House was built in 1723 to allow the Braithwaites of Ambleside Hall access to their orchard on the far side of Stock Beck.
Grade 1 listed.
AMBLESIDE 13A - White Platts
Early mornning view of White Platts Recreation Ground, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
AMBLESIDE 14A - St. Mary's Church
St Mary's Church, Ambleside, Cumbria.
Built in the 1850s in Early Gothic style to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Built in the 1850s in Early Gothic style to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
AMBLESIDE 15A - The Rushbearing mural in St Mary's Church
The Rushbearing mural in St Mary's Church, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
This large mural depicting the annual Rushbearing ceremony was painted in 1944 by Gordon Ransom, lecturer at The Royal College of Art when it was moved to Ambleside during the war. There are 62 figures in the mural, representing the inhabitants of Ambleside.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, The Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floors of the church.
This large mural depicting the annual Rushbearing ceremony was painted in 1944 by Gordon Ransom, lecturer at The Royal College of Art when it was moved to Ambleside during the war. There are 62 figures in the mural, representing the inhabitants of Ambleside.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, The Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floors of the church.
AMBLESIDE 15B - In him was Life by Josefina de Vasconcellos
'In Him was Life' - The Holy Virgin and Child by the renowned artist Josefina de Vasconcellos in St Mary's Church, Ambleside, Cumbria.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in Little Langdale, eventually moving to a small cottage in Ambleside. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in Little Langdale, eventually moving to a small cottage in Ambleside. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
AMBLESIDE 15C - Henry Holiday window, St Mary's Church
'The Children's Window' by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Henry Holiday in St Mary's Church, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
AMBLESIDE 16A - The Old Stamp House
The Old Stamp House, Ambleside, Cumbria.
The poet William Wordsworth worked here as Collector of Stamps for Westmorland from 1813 to 1843.
The poet William Wordsworth worked here as Collector of Stamps for Westmorland from 1813 to 1843.
AMBLESIDE 23A - Fox Ghyll
Fox Ghyll, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
This 18th century house with 19th century alterations was the home of the poet, Thomas De Quincey from 1820-1825.
This 18th century house with 19th century alterations was the home of the poet, Thomas De Quincey from 1820-1825.
AMBLESIDE 24A - Fox How
Fox How, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria
The home of Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School.
The home of Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School.
AMBLESIDE 25B - Fireplace, Langdale Chase Hotel
The 1664 grand oak fireplace in the hall of the Langdale Chase Hotel at Ambleside in Cumbria.
The fireplace bears the inscription ‘Nicholas Tufton, Earl of Thanet and Elizabeth, Countess of Thanet’. Elizabeth was the daughter of Lady Anne Clifford.
The Latin motto, ‘Alis volat propriis Honor virtuis prӕmium’, translates as ‘A bird flies by its own wings; honour flies by the rewards of valour’.
The fireplace bears the inscription ‘Nicholas Tufton, Earl of Thanet and Elizabeth, Countess of Thanet’. Elizabeth was the daughter of Lady Anne Clifford.
The Latin motto, ‘Alis volat propriis Honor virtuis prӕmium’, translates as ‘A bird flies by its own wings; honour flies by the rewards of valour’.
AMBLESIDE 26A - Miller Bridge
Miller Bridge, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Miller Bridge is a 17th century packhorse bridge spanning the River Rothay.
Miller Bridge is a 17th century packhorse bridge spanning the River Rothay.
AMBLESIDE 28A - Old Bark Mill
The Old Bark Mill and the Giggling Goose Cafe, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Formerly a bark crushing mill where tannin was made to cure skins for the leather trade. Five water mills were built between 1335 and 1793 along Stock Beck.
This photos was taken on the day of the Ambleside Rushbearing. The procession can be seen crossing the bridge.
Formerly a bark crushing mill where tannin was made to cure skins for the leather trade. Five water mills were built between 1335 and 1793 along Stock Beck.
This photos was taken on the day of the Ambleside Rushbearing. The procession can be seen crossing the bridge.
AMBLESIDE 30B - Stockghyll Force
Stockghyll Force, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
With a two-falll drop of 21 metres, this spectacular waterfall was a popular Victorian tourist attraction with a 3d entrance fee.
With a two-falll drop of 21 metres, this spectacular waterfall was a popular Victorian tourist attraction with a 3d entrance fee.
AMBLESIDE 30B - Stockghyll Force
Stockghyll Force, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
With a two-fall drop of 21 metres, this spectacular waterfall was a popular Victorian tourist attraction with a 3d entrance fee.
With a two-fall drop of 21 metres, this spectacular waterfall was a popular Victorian tourist attraction with a 3d entrance fee.
AMBLESIDE 31A - Stockghyll Force lower falls
Lower falls, Stockghyll Force, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
AMBLESIDE 56A - Lily Tarn, Loughrigg Fell
Lily Tarn on Loughrigg Fell near Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
AMBLESIDE 60B - Winter walking to High Sweden Bridge
Walkers in the snow on the path to High Sweden Bridge near Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Verbal permission given for the photo.
Verbal permission given for the photo.
AMBLESIDE 61A - High Sweden Bridge
A snow-covered High Sweden Bridge spanning Scandale Beck near Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
High Sweden Bridge is a quaint late 17th century packhorse bridge without parapets.
High Sweden Bridge is a quaint late 17th century packhorse bridge without parapets.
AMBLESIDE 61B - High Sweden Bridge
A walker crossing the snow-covered High Sweden Bridge that spans Scandale Beck near Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
High Sweden Bridge is a quaint late 17th century packhorse bridge without parapets.
High Sweden Bridge is a quaint late 17th century packhorse bridge without parapets.
AMBLESIDE 64A - Sheepfolds above Scandale Beck
Sheepfolds in the snow near High Sweden Bridge, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
AMBLESIDE 80A - Ambleside Rushbearing
The Rushbearing Festival, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, The Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floors of the church.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, The Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floors of the church.
AMBLESIDE 80F - Ambleside Rushbearing
The Rushbearing Festival, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, the Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floor of the church.
Usually held on the first Saturday of July, the Rushbearing Festival is associated with the medieval custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floor of the church.
AMBLESIDE 80H - Ambleside Rushbearing
The Rushbearing Festival, Ambleside in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Rushbearing is a traditional celebration associated with the ancient custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floor of the church. The Bearings are made from field rushes decorated with flowers. When the procession reaches Market Square, the Rushbearing hymn is sung and the bearings are held high (as in this photo).
The event takes place on the first Saturday in July.
Rushbearing is a traditional celebration associated with the ancient custom of annually replacing the rushes on the earth floor of the church. The Bearings are made from field rushes decorated with flowers. When the procession reaches Market Square, the Rushbearing hymn is sung and the bearings are held high (as in this photo).
The event takes place on the first Saturday in July.
LOUGHRIGG FELL 01A - Loughrigg Fell summit
A view of Great Langdale, the Grasmere Fells and Dunmail Raise from the trig point on Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District, Cumbria.
LOUGHRIGG FELL 02A - Loughrigg Fell summit
A view into Great Langdale from the trig point on Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District, Cumbria.
