G9, BDB 86/1/8391 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.G9
Blea Tarn and Langdale Pikes
Early 20th century
Looking north across Blea Tarn between Little Langdale and Great Langdale. The slopes of Lingmoor Fell behind to the right and Rakerigg to the left. The Langdale Pikes fill the background.
G9, BDB 86/1/8391 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.G9
Blea Tarn and Langdale Pikes
Early 20th century
Looking north across Blea Tarn between Little Langdale and Great Langdale. The slopes of Lingmoor Fell behind to the right and Rakerigg to the left. The Langdale Pikes fill the background.
| Location: | Langdale | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8391 |
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| Sankey Number: | G9 |
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Blea Tarn and Langdale Pikes
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"Dear Edith, The collar of the coat is still being knitted. I hope it will still be large enough. Terribly ashamed at being so long. Isn't this Lakeland lovely? It is so fresh & green, & so pretty. Have been staying at Keswick, now at Ambleside. Have you some relatives who run a very comfortable lives of leisure. Have bought a car. -Must post a rest-? Will come & see you in -???- if I may. Love -unreadable-”
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| Posted From: | Ambleside | |
| Date Posted: | The Langdale Pikes are located on the northern side of the Great Langdale valley. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Langdale#The_Langdale_Pikes Blea Tarn is located adjacent to the road between Little Langdale and Great Langdale. The view of the Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn is one of the most photographed views in the Lake District | |
| Postmark Date: | 14/??/1935 | |
| Stamp if Shown: | Stamp has been removed | |
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| Receivers Name: | Mrs. Walsh | |
| Address: | Silver Birches, Galley Lane | |
| Town or City: | High Barnet | |
| County: | Hertfordshire | |
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Blea Tarn and Langdale Pikes
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| Sankey Number: | G9 |
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