Keswick, Cumbria, UK - 7th September, 2012
Keswick is a market town and civil parish within the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England. It is situated just north of Derwent Water, and a short distance from Bassenthwaite Lake, both in the Lake District National Park. Keswick is on the A66 road linking Workington and Penrith, as well as the A591 road, linking it to Windermere, Kendal and to Carlisle (via the A595 road). It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cumberland.
This video features views around the town centre and by Derwent Water, including Otley Road, Keswick Mining Museum, the town centre shops, pubs and general architecture, the pedestrianised streets, many tourists, bunting over the roads, the Bank Tavern, Sweet temptations, the Tourist Information Centre, the Old Keswickian fish and chip shop, the Moot Hall, Packhorse Court, a metal giraffe statue, George Fisher outdoor shop, Keswick Theatre, Derwentwater Foreshore, wishing well, mountains, the Derwentwater lake, boats on the lake and views down the lake.
Keswick, Lake District
A walk starting at Fitz park and going to the town centre. The market is held every Saturday. The market place features the Moot Hall which was built in 1813 and has an unusual one-handed clock. The building, among other things once acted as the town hall but is now a tourist information centre on the ground floor and an Art gallery at the top. The George Fisher building was built in 1887 and is steeped in history, having been the famous Abraham's photographic shop.
Keswick - Town Centre
Looking up the Main Street / St. Johns Street, in Keswick, towards Moot Hall.
Lloyds I found out, recently closed in the town!!!
There are though 3 Cash Machines - but the one in Booth's didn't work!!
Keswick, Cumbria
Keswick is the home of the modern Theatre by the Lake which is the permanent home for repertoire and festivals. The town is home to the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum, featuring celebriity cars from T.V and Film. Keswick is also the site of the Cumberland Pencil Museum.
Derwentwater measures: 2.9miles long. 1.19miles wide, average depth is 18ft and max., depth is 72ft.
Moot Hall: Tradition suggests it was built in 1695 with materials from the Earl of Derwentwater's family mansion on Lord's island, Derwentwater. It has been used as a Manor Courthouse, a butter and fruit market, a prison, a museum and a town hall. It's one handed clock (probably 1601) may be seen on the west end above the steps. It is now used as an Information Centre.
Keswick, Cumbria, England 1973
A family day out in Keswick.
There is considerable evidence of prehistoric occupation of the Keswick area, but the first recorded mention of the town dates from the 13th century, when Edward I of England granted a charter for Keswick's market, which has maintained a continuous 700-year existence. In Tudor times the town was an important mining area, and from the 18th century onwards it has increasingly been known as a holiday centre; tourism has been its principal industry for more than 150 years. Its features include the Moot Hall; a modern theatre, the Theatre by the Lake; one of Britain's oldest surviving cinemas, the Alhambra; and the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery in the town's largest open space, Fitz Park. Among the town's annual events is the Keswick Convention, an Evangelical gathering attracting visitors from many countries.
Castlerigg Stone Circle Winter Hike
Keswick is a small market town in the English Lake District. Just to its east, the Castlerigg Stone Circle is a Neolithic monument dating back about 5000 years. This 30 m diameter circle of standing stones sits on an upland plateau, dramatically framed by the distant fells (hills) of Blencathra, Helvellyn and Skiddaw. From Keswick, a circular route to the Castlerigg Stone Circle and back is an easy and popular day hike, as shown in this wintertime video. Starting from the Tourist Information Centre in the Moot Hall at the Market Square of Keswick, a 2.5 km hike eastwards along the Penrith Road (A5271) leads to a brown National Trust sign for the Castlerigg Stone Circle. This signpost points to a narrow, uphill lane (Eleven Trees), and after 1.5 km, the stone circle is reached, standing in isolation on a grassy plateau. Heading south beyond the monument, a narrow farm road (Castle Lane) meets the A591 road after 1.5 km. Across this road, a Public Footpath continues southward along the edge of farm fields. After 2 km, this footpath enters Springs Wood, and follows a small stream (Brockle Beck) as it cascades downhill. After 1km beyond Springs Wood, the hiking trail meets Springs Road, an urban road on the outskirts of Keswick. To the left, a steep and rocky path up Castlehead Wood leads to a panoramic viewpoint of Derwentwater and the rounded peaks of the surrounding fells. A final 1.5 km through the streets of Keswick lead back to the Moot Hall, for a total round trip hike of 10 km.
The Views, Keswick - Views from The Views
Views from the Balcony, Living Room and Kitchen Windows of The Views The Holiday Cottage in the Sky Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria.
Keswick Christians and Locals Fight back....
Mad Street Preacher Dale McAlpine Dismisses Evolution out of hand and then preaches Homophobic hatred in Keswick Town Centre during Keswick Convention.
Places to see in ( Carlisle - UK )
Places to see in ( Carlisle - UK )
Carlisle is a city and the county town of Cumbria. Historically in Cumberland, Carlisle is also the administrative centre of the City of Carlisle district in North West England. Carlisle is located at the confluence of the rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril, 10 miles (16 km) south of the Scottish border. Carlisle is the largest settlement in the county of Cumbria, and serves as the administrative centre for both Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council.
Carlisle became an important military stronghold; Carlisle Castle, still relatively intact, was built in 1092 by William Rufus, and once served as a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots. The castle now houses the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and the Border Regiment Museum. In the early 12th century, Henry I allowed the foundation of a priory in Carlisle. The town gained the status of a city when its diocese was formed in 1133, and the priory became Carlisle Cathedral.
The introduction of textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution began a process of socioeconomic transformation in Carlisle, which developed into a densely populated mill town. This, combined with its strategic position, allowed for the development of Carlisle as an important railway town, with seven railway companies sharing Carlisle railway station.
Nicknamed the Great Border City, Carlisle today is the main cultural, commercial and industrial centre for north Cumbria. It is home to the main campuses of the University of Cumbria and a variety of museums and heritage centres. The former County Borough of Carlisle had held city status until the Local Government Act 1972 was enacted in 1974.
Alot to see in ( Carlisle - UK ) such as :
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Cathedral
Guildhall Museum
Hammond's Pond
Melbourne Park
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse
Watchtree Nature Reserve
Hadrian's Wall
( Carlisle - UK) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Carlisle . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Carlisle - UK
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Keswick Christmas Fayre, 4th December 2011. Once in Royal David's City
A snatch of Once In Royal David's City, Market Square, Keswick.
Larry's Lodge,B&B
Larry's Lodge is a dog friendly B&B in Keswick. You can find us just on Eskin Street just a few minutes walk from Keswick town centre. We are ideally situated for Derwentwater and the Theatre By The Lake. Many walks can be started from our doorstep, just leave your car parked outside and you can be on Walla Crag, Latrigg or even Skiddaw with in a short while. We would be pleased to help you with any information about local walks, places of interest or even best places to fish.
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