H259A, BDB 86/1/5321 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.H259A
Wordsworth Seat Rydal
Mid 1930s
On the east side of the A591 outside Rydal village going towards Grasmere (NY361063). A rocky outcrop on the roadside with steps cut in to get to the top. Supposedly where the poet William Wordsworth would sit and take in the view. Famous picture was taken as a stock publicity photograph for The Furness railway company. Number and title handwritten on negative
H259A, BDB 86/1/5321 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.H259A
Wordsworth Seat Rydal
Mid 1930s
On the east side of the A591 outside Rydal village going towards Grasmere (NY361063). A rocky outcrop on the roadside with steps cut in to get to the top. Supposedly where the poet William Wordsworth would sit and take in the view. Famous picture was taken as a stock publicity photograph for The Furness railway company. Number and title handwritten on negative
| Location: | Rydal | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/5321 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | H259A |
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