Two street artists have helped celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lake District and the launch of the Lakes Alive’s summer season of outdoor … [Read more...]
Gillett and Brand clock restored in Cumbria
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May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Work has started to restore a Gillett and Brand clock, as part of the ongoing restoration work to Lowther Castle near Penrith, Cumbria. The … [Read more...]
Fingerpost sign with crown on top
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March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Just outside Pooley Bridge and on the junction between Penrith and Tirrel is this unusual fingerpost with a crown on top. Often to be found at … [Read more...]
The art of Josefina de Vasconcellos
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April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Born in 1904 Josefina de Vasconcellos lived to be over 100 and left a legacy of fine artwork around the world. The daughter of a Brazilian … [Read more...]
Woolworths – End of an era
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December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With the store closure timetable being published another icon is set to be removed from the British High Street. … [Read more...]
Lowther Castle
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September 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Situated just outside of Penrith in North Cumbria is the now derelict castle at Lowther. The 120 acre, Grade II listed site contains the … [Read more...]
Countess Pillar near Penrith
Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone tower known as the Countess Pillar. Standing around 4m tall and … [Read more...]