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Views of Windermere (3)

As well as some stunning scenery, there are also lots of houses surrounding the shores of the Lake. Lucky people … More

Lake Windermere

Views of Windermere (2)

Continuing our trip around Lake Windermere

Lake Windermere

Views of Windermere (1)

When Sue and I were in Cumbria a few weeks back we took a boat trip around Lake Windermere. The … More

Lake Windermere

Views of Orton

Described by Alfred Wainwright, the walker and writer, as one of Cumbria’s loveliest village, Orton stands on Wainwright’s famous coast … More

Cumbria, Orton, Sir William Petty, Temperance Hotel

Highgate Cemetery (3)

Continuing our walk around the Eastern Cemetery at Highgate. Douglas Adams (1952-2001) writer – Author of ‘Hitchikers guide to the … More

Douglas Adams, Highgate Cemetery, Malcolm McClaren

Highgate Cemetery (2)

In our walk around the Eastern cemetery we found some amazing monuments. One of the first you see on entering … More

Anna Mahler, Highgate Cemetery, Karl Marx, Thomas Pocklington

Highgate Cemetery (1)

A few weeks ago Keith and I visited Highgate Cemetery. This is perhaps the most famous cemetery in the UK, … More

Highgate Cemetery

Views of Kendal (2)

Kendal

Dark Green Fritillary

These are some pictures of a Dark Green Fritillary taken at lakeside on Lake Windermere in Cumbria.

Dark Green Fritillary

Museum of Lakeland Life(3): Kendal Mint cake

Kendal Mint Cake is one of the things that Kendal is famous for. It holds the record for the highest … More

Kendal, Kendal mint cake, Museum of Lakeland life

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