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Eight more Wainwright audio tours released

Posted by admin on 20 August, 2009
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ALFRED Wainwright fans are being given a chance to follow the great man’s spoken words as well as his footsteps with a new collection of audio guides.
The actor Nik Wood-Jones, who recreated AW’s craggy voice for the BBC’s popular Wainwright’s Walks series, has narrated directions for eight walks which people can take with them on [...]

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Rydal Mount

Posted by admin on 23 July, 2009
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William Wordsworth’s home from 1813 until his death in 1850, containing family portraits and personal possessions. Extensive gardens landscaped by the poet, with terraces, rare shrubs and magnificent views. Open all year – Ambleside.
Telephone: 015394 33002
Email: info@rydalmount.co.uk
Website: www.rydalmount.co.uk

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Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum

Posted by admin on 23 July, 2009
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Beautifully preserved home of William Wordsworth, with a guided tour. The adjacent award-winning Wordsworth Museum displays priceless national treasures. Tea rooms & bookshop. Open all year except January – Grasmere.
Telephone: 015394 35544
Email: enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk
Website: www.wordsworth.org.uk

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