Lake District Photography: Photos of Hawkshead, Sawrey, Tarn Hows, Esthwaite Water, High Wray and Low Wray in the Lake District National Park of Cumbria. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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FAR SAWREY 01A - Aerial view of Far Sawrey
Aerial view of Far Sawrey and Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria.
FAR SAWREY 03A - Aerial view of Ferry House, Far Sawrey
Aerial view of Ferry House, Far Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
FAR SAWREY 05A - Claife Heights Viewing Station
Claife Heights Viewing Station, Far Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
This building is on the site of one of five Viewing Stations around Windermere as recommended by Thomas West in his 1778 ‘Guide to the Lakes’ for the early tourists. Originally this viewpoint was just a rock, but in the 1790’s an elaborate tower was built here by local hotel owners. The windows of the drawing room were made from different coloured glass so that visitors could visualise the view in other seasons and weather conditions. The viewing station was restored by the National Trust in 2015.
This building is on the site of one of five Viewing Stations around Windermere as recommended by Thomas West in his 1778 ‘Guide to the Lakes’ for the early tourists. Originally this viewpoint was just a rock, but in the 1790’s an elaborate tower was built here by local hotel owners. The windows of the drawing room were made from different coloured glass so that visitors could visualise the view in other seasons and weather conditions. The viewing station was restored by the National Trust in 2015.
FAR SAWREY 05B - Claife Heights Viewing Station
A northerly view from inside the Claife Heights Viewing Station, Far Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
FAR SAWREY 10A - St. Peter's Church, Far Sawrey
St. Peter's Church, Far Sawrey, the Lake District, Cumbria..
St. Peter's was built in 1869.
St. Peter's was built in 1869.
HAWKSHEAD 03A - Aerial view of Hawkshead and Priest Pot
Aerial view of Hawkshead and Priest Pot in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The small pond, Priest Pot, was separated from Esthwaite Water about 400 years ago, and is believed to have been a fishery for the monks of Hawkshead Hall.
The small pond, Priest Pot, was separated from Esthwaite Water about 400 years ago, and is believed to have been a fishery for the monks of Hawkshead Hall.
HAWKSHEAD 04A - Aerial view of Hawkshead and North Fen
Aerial view of North Fen National Nature Reserve, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
HAWKSHEAD 06B - Church of St Michael and All Saints
Church of St. Michael and All Saints, Hawkshead in Cumbria.
The church was built around 1300 on the site of a Norse Chapel, but most of the building, as it exists today is 16-17th century.
The church was built around 1300 on the site of a Norse Chapel, but most of the building, as it exists today is 16-17th century.
HAWKSHEAD 08A - Shard fence
A Lakeland shard fence leads to The Church of St Michael and All Saints at Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
A shard fence is a traditional Lakeland wall made from upright slabs of slate.
A shard fence is a traditional Lakeland wall made from upright slabs of slate.
HAWKSHEAD 10A - Hawkshead courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The Gatehouse was built in the 15th century by the Cistercian monks of Furness Abbey at Barrow in Furness. The court room was on the upper floor of the Gatehouse and was where disputes were sorted out and where tenants paid their rent to the Abbot or Bailiff.
The Gatehouse was built in the 15th century by the Cistercian monks of Furness Abbey at Barrow in Furness. The court room was on the upper floor of the Gatehouse and was where disputes were sorted out and where tenants paid their rent to the Abbot or Bailiff.
HAWKSHEAD 12A - Hawkshead Grammar School
The Old Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The grammar school was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sandys of York. William Wordsworth attended the school and carved his name in one of the desks! The school closed in 1909, but is now run as a museum.
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The grammar school was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sandys of York. William Wordsworth attended the school and carved his name in one of the desks! The school closed in 1909, but is now run as a museum.
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HAWKSHEAD 13A - Ann Tyson's Cottage
Ann Tyson's Cottage, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
William Wordsworth is said to have lodged at this 17th century cottage while he attended Hawkshead Grammar School.
William Wordsworth is said to have lodged at this 17th century cottage while he attended Hawkshead Grammar School.
HAWKSHEAD 14A - Wordsworth Street
The cobbled Wordsworth Street street sign in Hawkshead, Lake District, Cumbria.
Anne Tysons Cottage is on Wordsworth Street. This is where William lodged while attending Hawkshead Grammar School. The street was formerly known as "Leather, Rag & Putty Street".
Anne Tysons Cottage is on Wordsworth Street. This is where William lodged while attending Hawkshead Grammar School. The street was formerly known as "Leather, Rag & Putty Street".
HAWKSHEAD 14B - Wordsworth Street
Wordsworth Street street sign in Hawkshead, Lake District, Cumbria.
Anne Tysons Cottage is on Wordsworth Street. This is where William lodged while attending Hawkshead Grammar School.
The street was formerly known as "Leather . Rag & Putty Street"..
Anne Tysons Cottage is on Wordsworth Street. This is where William lodged while attending Hawkshead Grammar School.
The street was formerly known as "Leather . Rag & Putty Street"..
HAWKSHEAD 15A - Former office of William Heelis
This 17th century building in Hawkshead was the solicitor's office of William Heelis, husband of Beatrix Potter. Perhaps this is where she met William when she bought Hill Top in 1905.
The building was given to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter.
The building was given to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter.
HAWKSHEAD 19A - Betty Fold
Betty Fold, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
This fine house was designed by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Henry Holiday as the Lakeland holiday home for himself and his wife Kate. Henry and Kate were both supporters of the Suffragette Movement and they were close friends of Emily Pankhurst who they often entertained at Betty Fold.
This fine house was designed by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Henry Holiday as the Lakeland holiday home for himself and his wife Kate. Henry and Kate were both supporters of the Suffragette Movement and they were close friends of Emily Pankhurst who they often entertained at Betty Fold.
HAWKSHEAD 48A - Esthwaite Water
Stone barn and boat house at the northern end of Esthwaite Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
HAWKSHEAD 50B - Aerial view of Tarn Hows
Aerial view of The Tarns at Tarn Hows near Coniston and Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
HAWKSHEAD 51A - Tarn Hows
Tarn Hows near Coniston and Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Originally three tarns that were joined together in the 19th century.
Originally three tarns that were joined together in the 19th century.
HAWKSHEAD 52A - Belted Galloway cattle
Belted Galloway cattle on the banks of Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Cumbria.
HAWKSHEAD 70B - Grizedale Forest
Family walking in Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
HIGH WRAY 10A - The Latterbarrow Man
The Latterbarrow Man on the summit of Latterbarrow at the northern end of Claife Heights near Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Latterbarrow, for its modest height of 803 feet (245 m) affords wonderful all round views. Crinkle Crags and the Langdale Pikes make up the backdrop on this photograph.
Often simply referred to as The Monument, there appears to be no information as to the history of this impressive, well built cairn.
Latterbarrow, for its modest height of 803 feet (245 m) affords wonderful all round views. Crinkle Crags and the Langdale Pikes make up the backdrop on this photograph.
Often simply referred to as The Monument, there appears to be no information as to the history of this impressive, well built cairn.
HIGH WRAY 10B - The Latterbarrow Man
The Latterbarrow Man on the summit of Latterbarrow at the northern end of Claife Heights near Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
LOW WRAY 01A - Aerial view of Wray Castle
Aerial view of Wray Castle near Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Wray Castle in the mist. This is not a real castle, but a private house built in the Gothic Revival Style in 1840 for a retired Liverpool surgeon.
Wray Castle in the mist. This is not a real castle, but a private house built in the Gothic Revival Style in 1840 for a retired Liverpool surgeon.
LOW WRAY 02A - Wray Castle
Wray Castle at Low Ray on the western shore of Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria.
This Gothic style house was built in 1840 for a retired surgeon, James Dawson. After Dawson's death in 1875 the estate was inherited by his fifteen year old nephew, Edward Preston Rawnsley. In 1877 Edward's cousin, Hardwicke Rawnsley, who was to become one of the founder members of the National Trust, took up the appointment of vicar of the neighbouring Wray Church.
In 1882, a sixteen year old Beatrix Potter stayed at Wray Castle on a family holiday to the Lake District. There she met Hardwick Rawnsley, who became her mentor and good friend.
Free entry to the grounds. Admission charge to castle.
Registration number of vehicle obscured.
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This Gothic style house was built in 1840 for a retired surgeon, James Dawson. After Dawson's death in 1875 the estate was inherited by his fifteen year old nephew, Edward Preston Rawnsley. In 1877 Edward's cousin, Hardwicke Rawnsley, who was to become one of the founder members of the National Trust, took up the appointment of vicar of the neighbouring Wray Church.
In 1882, a sixteen year old Beatrix Potter stayed at Wray Castle on a family holiday to the Lake District. There she met Hardwick Rawnsley, who became her mentor and good friend.
Free entry to the grounds. Admission charge to castle.
Registration number of vehicle obscured.
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LOW WRAY 10A - Blelham Tarn
Blelham Tarn near High Wray with a backdrop of Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
LOW WRAY 15A - Stone slab bridge
Stone slab bridge over Wray Beck, Low Wray near Hawkshead in the Lake District National park, Cumbria.
NEAR SAWREY 01A - Near Sawrey and Esthwaite Water
A view over Esthwaite Water towards the village of Near Sawrey in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Beatrix Potter lived in Near Sawrey, and the countryside around the village was the inspiration for many of her books. Esthwaite Water was her favourite lake and may have been the inspiration for 'Jeremy Fisher'.
Beatrix Potter lived in Near Sawrey, and the countryside around the village was the inspiration for many of her books. Esthwaite Water was her favourite lake and may have been the inspiration for 'Jeremy Fisher'.
NEAR SAWREY 03A - Esthwaite Water
The southern end of Esthwaite Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Esthwaite Water was the favourite lake of Beatrix Potter and may have been the inspiration for 'Jeremy Fisher'.
Esthwaite Water was the favourite lake of Beatrix Potter and may have been the inspiration for 'Jeremy Fisher'.
NEAR SAWREY 05A - Hill Top
Hill Top, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top Farm in 1905 and travelled here for holidays from her London home. Hill Top features in several books including ‘The Tale of Samuel Whiskers’. With the help of a farm manager, Beatrix started to breed herdwick sheep. In 1913, at the age of 47 Beatrix married William Heelis and moved to nearby Castle Cottage.
Admission charge to Hill Top.
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Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top Farm in 1905 and travelled here for holidays from her London home. Hill Top features in several books including ‘The Tale of Samuel Whiskers’. With the help of a farm manager, Beatrix started to breed herdwick sheep. In 1913, at the age of 47 Beatrix married William Heelis and moved to nearby Castle Cottage.
Admission charge to Hill Top.
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NEAR SAWREY 05B - Hill Top
Hill Top, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter.
Admission charge.
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The Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter.
Admission charge.
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NEAR SAWREY 07A - Castle Cottage
Castle Cottage, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Beatrix Potter bought Castle Farm in 1905. Castle Cottage was her primary home from 1913 when she was married to William Heelis until her death at the age of 77 in 1943.
A private residence.
Beatrix Potter bought Castle Farm in 1905. Castle Cottage was her primary home from 1913 when she was married to William Heelis until her death at the age of 77 in 1943.
A private residence.
NEAR SAWREY 08A - Peter Rabbit bus stop and Castle Cottage
Peter Rabbit bus stop, Hill Top signpost and Castle Cottage, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
NEAR SAWREY 10A - Tower Bank Arms
Tower Bank Arms in June 2008 at Near Sawrey in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
This 17th century inn sits next to Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter. The inn features in ‘The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck’.
This 17th century inn sits next to Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter. The inn features in ‘The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck’.
NEAR SAWREY 20A - Aerial view of Near Sawrey
Aerial view of Near Sawrey, Esthwaite Water and Out Dubs Tarn in the Lake District, Cumbria.
NEAR SAWREY 21A - Aerial view of Esthwaite Water
Esthwaite Water, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
NEAR SAWREY 24A - Aerial view of Moss Eccles and Wise Een Tarns
Aerial view of Moss Eccles and Wise Een Tarns, Claife Heights, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The Langdale Pikes, Crinkle Crags and the Coniston fells lie in the distance.
The Langdale Pikes, Crinkle Crags and the Coniston fells lie in the distance.
NEAR SAWREY 25A - Aerial view of Moss Eccles Tarn
Aerial view of Moss Eccles Tarn and Claife Heights, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
NEAR SAWREY 26B - Moss Eccles Tarn
Water lilies on Moss Eccles Tarn, Near Sawrey in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Moss Eccles Tarn was a favourite haunt of Beatrix Potter. She bought the tarn in 1913, stocked it with brown trout and planted the water lilies. She and her husband spent many hours in a rowing boat here. The tarn provides a setting for the ‘Tale of Jeremy Fisher’. Beatrix left the tarn to the National Trust upon her death.
Moss Eccles Tarn was a favourite haunt of Beatrix Potter. She bought the tarn in 1913, stocked it with brown trout and planted the water lilies. She and her husband spent many hours in a rowing boat here. The tarn provides a setting for the ‘Tale of Jeremy Fisher’. Beatrix left the tarn to the National Trust upon her death.
OUTGATE 01A - Aerial view of Outgate
Aerial view of Outgate near Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
OUTGATE 05A - Outgate Village Pump and Shelter
The 19th century village pump and shelter at Outgate near Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK.
OUTGATE 06A - Outgate Pound
Outgate Village Pound near Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Most medieval villages had a village pound or pinfold, a walled structure where stray animals could be locked up until their owner paid a fine for their release. Pounds were widely used across the north of England up until the early 18th century.
Most medieval villages had a village pound or pinfold, a walled structure where stray animals could be locked up until their owner paid a fine for their release. Pounds were widely used across the north of England up until the early 18th century.
