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Ambleside’s Bridge House: a 17th Century Survivor

The Bridge House in Ambleside has stood over Stock Beck for 400 years. The growth of old Ambleside is associated with a succession of families dating back to the early 14th century. The Braithwaites were an incredibly influential family and originally built Bridge House to access their lands Read more…

By Helen Bushe, 3 years ago

16th century Townend Barn in Troutbeck Lake District

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17th Century Barn Doors in Troutbeck Village

Townend Barn in the Lakeland village of Troutbeck has remained essentially untouched for over 350 years. The oldest part was built in 1666, with a newer (!) extension which dates back to the 18th century. It is still part of a working farm. The farmer uses it for lambing and Read more…

By Helen Bushe, 3 years ago

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