From Beatrix Potter to Arthur Ransome, John Ruskin, Wordsworth, Coleridge and the Romantics, the Lake District has long been the source of inspiration for authors, writers and poets. There is something quite wonderful about visiting a bookshop in an unfamiliar area – browsing the local authors, picking up a map, a specific guide to an […]
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This week I’m giving you a little taster from my monthly newsletter, Letters from the Lake District. Each month I interview a different person with a strong connection to the Lake District – from artists to runners, writers to chefs and we dive into everything from how the Lake District has inspired their work or […]
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At this time of year, it’s oh so easy to hop on to Amazon, make a quick, generic purchase for friends and loved ones, and be done with it. But after a topsy-turvy year, it’s not Amazon who are struggling; it’s small businesses run by passionate, creative individuals who take the time to put love […]
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