Villages of the Yorkshire Dales
May 1, 2024
850 Lord Nelson
May 1, 2024
Villages of the Lake District
£12.95
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With presentation by W.R. Mitchell M.B.E., a lifelong writer and enthusiast for the area, we explore these wonderful villages, each with its own story to tell. Our travels also take us to the lost village of Mardale, now beneath the great Haweswater Reservoir and the new burial place for the Mardale dead at nearby Shap. Take in the splendour of village life and the breathtaking scenery in this superb production. The many lakes and waters, coupled with the great mountainous ranges of the Lake District form for many people the very backbone of the area.
This documentary style production seeks out the fascinating history lying in the many villages tucked away within the district. With presentation by W.R. Mitchell M.B.E., a lifelong writer and enthusiast for the area, we explore these wonderful villages, each with its own story to tell. Join us in our journey around the Lakes, visiting such villages as Rydal, Grasmere, Wasdale, Grange in Borrowdale, Troutbeck, Hartsop, Askham, Dacre, Hawkshead and Sawrey, plus many others. Take in the splendour of village life and the breathtaking scenery in this superb production.
55 minutes on DVD
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