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 shows, …
Gillett and Brand clock restored in Cumbria
Work has started to restore a Gillett and Brand clock, as part of the ongoing restoration work to Lowther Castle near Penrith, Cumbria. The Cumbria …
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Fingerpost sign with crown on top
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 …
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 …
The art of Josefina de Vasconcellos
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 …
Woolworths – End of an era
With the store closure timetable being published another icon is set to be removed from the British High Street. …
Lowther Castle
Situated just outside of Penrith in North Cumbria is the now derelict castle at Lowther. The 120 acre, Grade II listed site contains the …