The Lake District National Park in Cumbria is full of beautiful scenery that cannot be beaten pretty much anywhere else in Europe. The landscapes, rugged mountains, lakes and farmhouses are truly a mesmerizing sight which only those that have been can truly appreciate. There are around 880 square miles of beautiful scenery to explore. Since 1951 the area has gained National Park status which means the area is being conserved for all to appreciate its natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Anyone planning on visiting England for the first type should most definitely visit this great area or natural beauty known as the Lake District.
Sheep farming has been the main source of economy over recent years. Today sheep farming still remains a very important factor to the economy of The Lake District. The area attracts visitors from all around the world and this tourism is a serious boom to its economy. The region remains one of the main sources of granite and slate which is both used in the building industry. The quarrying has left is marks on the landscape but does not really ruin the landscapes.
English literature and The Lake District goes hand in hand with may famous authors putting their mark on the area. The first person to make its mark in terms of literature is the poet Thomas Gray. He was one of the first to visit then document his tour of the area in 1769. His account of the area is known as Gray's 'Journal of his Tour in the Lake District' was published in 1775 and went on to became one of the eighteenth-century's most popular and most read guides to the Lakes.
It was the English poet William Wordsworth which really put the lakes on the map. He moved to the now famous Dove Cottage in Grasmere. After years living in the area he wrote his 'Guide through the District of the Lakes' which was published in 1820. Today you can take a tour of Wordsworth's international collection of manuscripts, portraits, and valuables in the museum which has been named after him.
Beatrix Potter is another famous name associated with the area. Today she is remembered for artistic and literary skills in her writings. Most famously "The tale of Peter Rabbit" which was inspired by her visits to the area as a child. There is now a museum dedicated to Beatrix where you can see some of her illustrations and learn all about her life and love of nature. When she died she left most of her property to the National Trust.
The Lakes freshwater is great for watching otters, pikes and British sharks. There are many tours, events and activities which centre on and around the lakes. You can go on a cruise of Lake Windermere all year round except Christmas day. One cruise last for about three hours and includes a visit the aquarium, a steam railway and the World of Beatrix Potter. Some of the lake cruises originate from Victorian times.
Sheep farming has been the main source of economy over recent years. Today sheep farming still remains a very important factor to the economy of The Lake District. The area attracts visitors from all around the world and this tourism is a serious boom to its economy. The region remains one of the main sources of granite and slate which is both used in the building industry. The quarrying has left is marks on the landscape but does not really ruin the landscapes.
English literature and The Lake District goes hand in hand with may famous authors putting their mark on the area. The first person to make its mark in terms of literature is the poet Thomas Gray. He was one of the first to visit then document his tour of the area in 1769. His account of the area is known as Gray's 'Journal of his Tour in the Lake District' was published in 1775 and went on to became one of the eighteenth-century's most popular and most read guides to the Lakes.
It was the English poet William Wordsworth which really put the lakes on the map. He moved to the now famous Dove Cottage in Grasmere. After years living in the area he wrote his 'Guide through the District of the Lakes' which was published in 1820. Today you can take a tour of Wordsworth's international collection of manuscripts, portraits, and valuables in the museum which has been named after him.
Beatrix Potter is another famous name associated with the area. Today she is remembered for artistic and literary skills in her writings. Most famously "The tale of Peter Rabbit" which was inspired by her visits to the area as a child. There is now a museum dedicated to Beatrix where you can see some of her illustrations and learn all about her life and love of nature. When she died she left most of her property to the National Trust.
The Lakes freshwater is great for watching otters, pikes and British sharks. There are many tours, events and activities which centre on and around the lakes. You can go on a cruise of Lake Windermere all year round except Christmas day. One cruise last for about three hours and includes a visit the aquarium, a steam railway and the World of Beatrix Potter. Some of the lake cruises originate from Victorian times.
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