D691 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.D691
Wordsworth Stepping Stones, River Duddon
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| Cumbria Archives Reference: | ??? |
| Sankey Number: | D691 |
D691 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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"Address - Newfield Hotel, Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness, Lancs We have been staying here over Easter and are delighted with this part of the Lake District which is very unspoilt and the walks are lovely. Unfortunately the weather has been very cold but we have had very little rain; we shall be sorry to return to Calerham on Friday. Hope you are well Yours sincerely K.FL Widdiam”
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| Posted From: | postmark Lancs | |
| Date Posted: | In 1820 William Wordsworth published "The River Duddon, A Series of Sonnets” reviewers were bemused that a famous poet should choose to write about this 'insignificant river’ with a 'barbarous name’ The Newfield Hotel- I suspect it could be Caterham that he is referring to, which is in Surrey. The Stepping-Stones – Sonnett by William Wordsworth The struggling Rill insensibly is grown Into a Brook of loud and stately march, Crossed ever and anon by plank or arch; And, for like use, lo! what might seem a zone Chosen for ornament—stone matched with stone In studied symmetry, with interspace For the clear waters to pursue their race Without restraint. How swiftly have they flown, Succeeding—still succeeding! Here the Child Puts, when the high-swoln Flood runs fierce and wild, His budding courage to the proof; and here Declining Manhood learns to note the sly And sure encroachments of infirmity, Thinking how fast time runs, life’s end how near! | |
| Postmark Date: | date illegible | |
| Stamp if Shown: | Edward V11 1D- Red c1911/12 | |
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| Receivers Name: | Rev E. Gilbert-Wood, | |
| Address: | 28, Broad Street, | |
| Town or City: | Hemel Hempstead, Herts | |
| County: | Herts- | |
| Country: | United Kingdom | |
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D691, BDB 86/1/3887 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.D691
Wordsworth Stepping Stones, River Duddon
Mid 1920s
View north up the River Duddon from near the bridge at the end of Wallowbarrow Gorge with Wallowbarrow Crag behind the trees. The stepping stones curve across the river taking the path from Wallowbarrow Farm to the Ulpha to Seathwaite road near the Newfield Inn and Seathwaite Church.
D691, BDB 86/1/3887 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.D691
Wordsworth Stepping Stones, River Duddon
Mid 1920s
View north up the River Duddon from near the bridge at the end of Wallowbarrow Gorge with Wallowbarrow Crag behind the trees. The stepping stones curve across the river taking the path from Wallowbarrow Farm to the Ulpha to Seathwaite road near the Newfield Inn and Seathwaite Church.
| Location: | Duddon Valley | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/3887 |
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| Sankey Number: | D691 |
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