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Wordsworth the Influencer

Explore the landscapes that inspired Wordsworth through large scale photography.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. This new permanent exhibition looks at how his influence shaped the Lake District we know today.

It features 19th century photography of some of the most famous landscapes he helped protect, including Ullswater, Grasmere and Derwentwater, displayed on large scale lightboxes. A First Edition of the Guide will be on display, along with subsequent Lake District guides.

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