Whitendale Hanging Stones are a collection of wind eroded gritstone boulders or outcrops. Situtated on remote moorland to the north of Dunsop Bridge in Bowland they are the nearest feature to the true centre of England
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The unspoilt conservation village of Arncliffe in Littondale is packed with listed and picturesque buildings including the 16th Century church of St.Oswalds' and The Falcon a traditional Dales Inn. Most of the village is clustered around the village green as seen here
Whitendale Hanging Stones are a collection of wind eroded gritstone boulders or outcrops. Situtated on remote moorland to the north of Dunsop Bridge in Bowland they are the nearest feature to the true centre of England
Whitendale Hanging Stones are a collection of wind eroded gritstone boulders or outcrops. Situtated on remote moorland to the north of Dunsop Bridge in Bowland they are the nearest feature to the true centre of England
A unique way of utilising an old telephone box in the South Lakeland village of Oxen Park in the Rusland Valley. The box has been stocked with maps and books of all subjects from history to nature all relative to the area.
The Norber Erratics above Austwick are glacially transported boulders each sat on its own pedestal of carboniferous limestone. The boulders were transported from the head of Crummackdale 1Km to the north
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Slaters Bridge over the River Brathay in Little Langdale. Slaters Bridge is unique in having two spans the one here in the foreground is a packhorse bridge the one behind is a clapper bridge
Situated on Gisburn Common at the north-eastern corner of Gisburn Forest lies the remote gritstone outcrop of Resting Stone. Pictured here looking north-east across Ribblesdale towards Pen-y-Ghent
The ancient stone built village of Slaidburn lies beside the River Hodder, one of the major tributaries of the River Ribble, the Hark to Bounty pictured here lies at the centre of the village which has been considered since ancient time as The Capital of Bowland. The inn dates back to the 11th Century when Bowland was a Royal hunting estate, it was in this inn that the laws of "Vert" or venison were passed and justice meted out' the ancient cout room still exists above the bar
The ancient stone built village of Slaidburn lies beside the River Hodder, one of the major tributaries of the River Ribble, the Hark to Bounty pictured here lies at the centre of the village which has been considered since ancient time as The Capital of Bowland. The inn dates back to the 11th Century when Bowland was a Royal hunting estate, it was in this inn that the laws of "Vert" or venison were passed and justice meted out' the ancient cout room still exists above the bar
Looking toward Ward's Stone from a tiny frozen tarn in the depression between Grit Fell and Ward's Stone. Ward's Stone the highest point in The Forest of Bowland was once thought to be the highest point in Lancashire
This medieval wayside cross once stood further south, restored in 1955 with only the base being original it now stands just below Weets Gate. The cross is believed to be a route marker for the monks of Fountains Abbey to their estates on Malham Moor
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Guage Railway affectionately known as "Lal Ratty" was opened in May 1875 to carry iron ore from Boot to the coast at Ravenglass. Quarrying ceased in 1953 and the miniature railway is now a major tourist attraction. The engine pictured above at Dalegarth Station is The Northern Rock which first saw service in 1976
Looking toward Ward's Stone from a tiny frozen tarn in the depression between Grit Fell and Ward's Stone. Ward's Stone the highest point in The Forest of Bowland was once thought to be the highest point in Lancashire
Broxup House is a Grade 2 listed building at the centre of the village of Holden in the Ribble Valley. The date on the lintel above the entrance is 1687
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The last farm in Little Langdale before Wrynose Pass, the farm has a self catering cottage as well as doing bed and breakfast. Looking across Blea Moss towards the Langdale Pikes
Sunderland or Sunderland Point as this location is commonly known lies at the mouth of The Lune Estuary between The City of Lancaster and the ferry terminal port at Heysham. The village which can only be reached at low tide by single track road across the marshes from Overton, was once an important port in the slave trade. Developed by Robert Lawson, a local Quaker,as an out port for Lancaster where ships could tie up and wait for the tide or even unload. Among the fine buildings along the old quayside were an inn, The Three mariners, and the old customs house. Other attractions are Sambo's Grave and The Cotton Tree which unfortunately blew down in 1998.
Sunderland or Sunderland Point as this location is commonly known lies at the mouth of The Lune Estuary between The City of Lancaster and the ferry terminal port at Heysham. The village which can only be reached at low tide by single track road across the marshes from Overton, was once an important port in the slave trade. Developed by Robert Lawson, a local Quaker,as an out port for Lancaster where ships could tie up and wait for the tide or even unload. Among the fine buildings along the old quayside were an inn, The Three mariners, and the old customs house. Other attractions are Sambo's Grave and The Cotton Tree which unfortunately blew down in 1998. This picture shows Sunderland Point itself with Plover Scar Lighthouse in the estuary mouth at the top left
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Belle Grange a large isolated house lies on the western shore of Windermere a mile south of Wray Castle. On the 13th June 1930, it is reputed that Sir Henry Segrave was taken here after his ill fated attempt at the world water speed record. Sir Henry reached a speed of 98.76 MPH in his boat Miss England before hitting a log, he died before reaching hospital.
Sunderland or Sunderland Point as this location is commonly known lies at the mouth of The Lune Estuary between The City of Lancaster and the ferry terminal port at Heysham. The village which can only be reached at low tide by single track road across the marshes from Overton, was once an important port in the slave trade. Developed by Robert Lawson, a local Quaker,as an out port for Lancaster where ships could tie up and wait for the tide or even unload. Among the fine buildings along the old quayside were an inn, The Three mariners, and the old customs house. Other attractions are Sambo's Grave and The Cotton Tree which unfortunately blew down in 1998.
Captain Fraser's Folly overlooks the ferry terminal at Uig on the west coast of Skye in Scotland. The tower is named after The landlord of The Kilmuir Estates in the time of the Highland Clearances. The tower was apparently occupied until the early 1950's
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Plover Scar Lighthouse is situated on this mussel bed west of Cockersands Abbey at the mouth of The Lune Estuary. Built in 1847 it was the front light of two and guided boats into the then busy Port of Lancaster and the tiny port at Glasson Dock. The light was automated in 1951 the light is still in use
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Plover Scar Lighthouse is situated on this mussel bed west of Cockersands Abbey at the mouth of The Lune Estuary. Built in 1847 it was the front light of two and guided boats into the then busy Port of Lancaster and the tiny port at Glasson Dock. The light was automated in 1951 the light is still in use
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Plover Scar Lighthouse is situated on this mussel bed west of Cockersands Abbey at the mouth of The Lune Estuary. Built in 1847 it was the front light of two and guided boats into the then busy Port of Lancaster and the tiny port at Glasson Dock. The light was automated in 1951 the light is still in use
Sunderland or Sunderland Point as this location is commonly known lies at the mouth of The Lune Estuary between The City of Lancaster and the ferry terminal port at Heysham. The village which can only be reached at low tide by single track road across the marshes from Overton, was once an important port in the slave trade. Developed by Robert Lawson, a local Quaker,as an out port for Lancaster where ships could tie up and wait for the tide or even unload. Among the fine buildings along the old quayside were an inn, The Three mariners, and the old customs house. Other attractions are Sambo's Grave and The Cotton Tree which unfortunately blew down in 1998.
Sunderland or Sunderland Point as this location is commonly known lies at the mouth of The Lune Estuary between The City of Lancaster and the ferry terminal port at Heysham. The village which can only be reached at low tide by single track road across the marshes from Overton, was once an important port in the slave trade. Developed by Robert Lawson, a local Quaker,as an out port for Lancaster where ships could tie up and wait for the tide or even unload. Among the fine buildings along the old quayside were an inn, The Three mariners, and the old customs house. Other attractions are Sambo's Grave and The Cotton Tree which unfortunately blew down in 1998. This picture looking upstream from the point shows ancient erosion control
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Footpath up The Band to the summit of Bowfell seen here at the Memorial Seat to S.H.Hamer secretary of the National Trust. The magnificent backdrop is Pike o' Stickle and Loft Crag, two of The Langdale Pikes
Located on the Lune Estuary west of Lancaster lies this historic inn. Officially called The Golden Ball the inn has long been known as Snatchems. The name no doubt reflects the press gangs which used to operate here at the height of the Slave and Cotton Trade, its isolated location would also attrct smugglers.
A group of redundant Trawlers both wooden and steel left to disintegrate on the banks of the River Wyre estuary close to the Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve