{"id":3007,"date":"2011-05-22T19:34:09","date_gmt":"2011-05-22T18:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heritageandhistory.com\/contents1a\/?p=3007"},"modified":"2011-05-22T19:34:09","modified_gmt":"2011-05-22T18:34:09","slug":"jonathan-otley-his-keswick-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heritageandhistory.com\/contents1a\/2011\/05\/jonathan-otley-his-keswick-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Otley – His Keswick connections"},"content":{"rendered":"

A simple plaque and a restored flight of steps mark the place, where for many years,\u00a0Jonathan Otley lived in Keswick.<\/p>\n

\"Jonathan<\/a>
Jonathan Otley - His Keswick connections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Born in 1766 Mr Otley became known as a\u00a0geologist, map maker, watch mender and meteorologist. He even invented a rain gauge.<\/p>\n

He is seen by many to be the father of English geology.<\/p>\n

The carved slate plaque positioned high on a wall near to his former residence reads :<\/p>\n

Here lived<\/em>
\n Jonathan Otley,<\/em>
\n 1766 – 1856.<\/em>
\n Geologist and clockmaker.<\/em>
\n A humble student of nature and science, who laboured for his fellows.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nearby a flight of steps lead to a sealed door which once was the entrance to his accommodation and workshop. He lived and worked here between 1797 and 1853.<\/p>\n

\"Jonathan<\/a>
The steps have recently been restored leading to his former residence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The steps in King’s Head Court, became damaged over the years and in early 2011 the Keswick Civic Society had them repaired<\/p>\n

Although he is known as a clockmaker little seems to exist of his work.<\/p>\n

Several biographical articles<\/a> have been written about this important local character, who was dubbed the Father of Lakeland Geology by J E Marr in 1916.<\/p>\n

Towards the end of his life he sold off many of his belongings in an auction. \u00a0Some however still survive and can be seen in Keswick Museum.<\/p>\n

Jonathan died in Keswick in 1856 and is buried in Crosthwaite Churchyard.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Concise Description of the English Lakes, and Adjacent Mountains: with General Directions to Tourists<\/a><\/p>\n

Jonathan Otley recalled<\/a> while visiting England – Elizabeth Janson<\/p>\n

Lore of the Lake Country<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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