no.D168

In Watendleth

Further Information
Cumbria Archives Reference: ???
Sankey Number: D168

Senders Message

"c/o Mrs Tyson Watendleth Farm Keswick Tuesday. arrived yesterday after many adventures on the way we visited Blackpool - by mistake - arrived too late for bus - finally had taxi which was driven up an awfully narrow path - driver did not know. Do wish you were here - it is absolutely glorious. Sorry parcel came without letter Peter.”

Sender
Posted From: Keswick, Cumberland
Postmark Date: 11/08/1927
Stamp if Shown: George V 1 P. - - Scarlet.
Receiver
Receivers Name: Miss M. Bosley
Address: Snailholt Farm,
Town or City: Watchet
County: Somerset

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no.D168

In Watendlath

1925 to 1930s

Looking south in Watendlath. A flock of sheep approach across the bridge followed by a man and dog. Another approaches from the left. Hens in the foreground. No dating evidence but in series with images 1925-1930s.

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no.D168

In Watendlath

1925 to 1930s

Looking south in Watendlath. A flock of sheep approach across the bridge followed by a man and dog. Another approaches from the left. Hens in the foreground. No dating evidence but in series with images 1925-1930s.

Location: Watendlath Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/3509
Sankey Number: D168

Album Number: Album D 1-689

Page Number: 9

All Images on This Page

Sankey Number Image Title Location Image Taken Description
D160 No name View down onto lake end with farm buildings
D161    Red Bank Grasmere Car descending hill with person behind
D162 Red Bank Grasmere View into valley with hills behind
D163    Red Bank Grasmere Car on road beside river with pedestrians. Farm buildings above road.
D164    No name View down onto lake with road alongside and village in distance.
D165    Old farm kitchen Watendlath Interior of room with dresser and table with certificates on wall. Small bell on table.
D166 No name View down onto lake and islands
D167    Ashness Bridge Derwentwater and Skiddaw Car and pedestrians on road with bridge over river and lake with islands in the distance.
D168    In Watendlath Sheep and chickens in farmyard
D169    Watendlath Beck Bridge over river, farm building and large tree on left, dry stone wall on right, mountains in distance.
D170    Devil's punchbowl Watendlath Waterfall between rocky sides
D171    Watendlath Farm buildings and river with woman crossing bridge
D172    Watendlath Beck River tumbling over rocks buildings behind
D173    Watendlath Tarn View down onto tarn with hills behind
D174    Watendlath Farm The Sankey car passes between rocks on the road.
D175 No name View down onto valley with village in foreground and hills behind