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1. Windermere from Furness Fell
Windermere from Furness Fell
Description
"From the slopes of Furness Fell (Furness Mountain) is shown here another view of Windermere - both village and lake."
2. Grange over Sands
Grange over Sands
Description
"A pleasing scene showing part of the little village of Grange."
3. View of Windermere
View of Windermere
Description
"The village of Windermere lies about 300 feet above the lake level and about three-quarters of a mile from its shore. It is delightfully situated among trees at the foot of Orrest Head, a hill 784 feet high, and affords many fine views of the lake."
4. Grasmere Lake and Village
Grasmere Lake and Village
Description
“The Lake of Grasmere lies in sweet retirement in a perfect basin and the glen is a pleasant nook to look upon.' The grimness of the massive hills standing in grey relief against the sky is softened into wondrous beauty as one’s vision follows down the wooded slopes to the quiet homes clustered among the trees near the peaceful water of the lake.
5. Lake Grasmere and village from Red Bank
Lake Grasmere and village from Red Bank
Description
"Here is another enchanting view of Grasmere, both village and lake from a terrace on the hill known as Red Bank."
6. Grasmere Village and Vale
Grasmere Village and Vale
Description
"This is a striking view of Grasmere village and valley taken from the mountain side."
7. Village of Elterwater and Langdale Pikes
Village of Elterwater and Langdale Pikes
Description
"This is a view of Langdale Pikes, or, as we would call them, Langdale Peaks, in the distance with the little village of Elterwater in the foreground. It had gained some fame within a generation because it was here that the industries of spinning and waving with hand machinery were resuscitated. In days long past the Lakeside region was famous for these industries."
8. Ambelside and Wansfell Pike from Loughrigg Fell
Ambelside and Wansfell Pike from Loughrigg Fell
Description
"This is the town of Ambleside with Wansfell Mountain in the background as seen from a point of vantage on the Loughrigg Mountain."
9. Windermere and Bowness from Summit
Windermere and Bowness from Summit
Description
"Bowness is the lakeport for the village of Windermere. This view is taken from the summit of a fell or mountain nearby."
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