Cockermouth

Lake District Photography: Photos of the market town of Cockermouth at the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria.

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COCKERMOUTH 01A - Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House, Cockermouth in Cumbria.
This fine house, built in 1745, was the birthplace and childhood home of the poet William Wordsworth during the 1770s. William's father had worked as agent for the owner of the house, Sir James Lowther of Whitehaven, and the Wordsworth family were allowed to occupy it rent-free. Visit the website.

COCKERMOUTH 03A - Wordsworth Memorial

William Wordsworth Memorial in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
This bronze bust was unveiled by William's great grandson on 7th April 1970, the bicentenary of William's birth.

COCKERMOUTH 03B - Wordsworth Memorial

William Wordsworth Memorial in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
This bronze bust was unveiled by William's great grandson on 7th April 1970, the bicentenary of William's birth.

COCKERMOUTH 03A - William and Dorothy Wordsworth Drinking Fountain

William and Dorothy Wordsworth childhood memorial drinking fountain, Cockermouth in Cumbria.
This fountain was originally erected in 1896 in Harris Park by Canon Rawnsley, co-founder of the National Trust.
It was stolen from the park, fortunately recovered and positioned next to William's Memorial opposite Wordsworth House.