The Wainwright Walking Boot
Darren Harridence shares the story of Kendal's K Shoes and the popular Wainwright boots that were big sellers in the early 1990s.
Read moreAll i ask for at the end…?
Chris Butterfield investigates the story behind one of Wainwright's misquotes and the possible reasons why it was altered.
Read moreThe Eastern Fells Book Review
One of the first Lakeland Pictorial Guide book reviews, The Eastern Fells, was published in The Scouter magazine in July 1955.
Read moreWainwright in Loweswater
The story behind how Wainwright managed to cover the far reaches of the Western Fells for his seventh and final Lakeland Pictorial Guide.
Read moreWainwright and i
George Kitching shares his story of discovering Wainwright, which subsequently inspired his own Lakeland adventures.
Read moreA 70-year Celebration on Dove Crag
On the evening of Sunday, the 9th of November 1952, Wainwright began penning his first Lakeland Fell – Dove Crag.
Read moreThe Herriot Way
James Herriot devotees Chris and Lorena Linke have produced a documentary on the Herriot Way after falling head over heels with his books.
Read moreBagging the 214 using Public Transport
Lewis Jevons shares his story of bagging the Wainwrights only using public transport, all the way from Wales.
Read moreThese Tranquil Lakes
Wainwright's journey inspired John Adams, who wrote a beautiful poem called 'These Tranquil Lakes' to reflect his life.
Read moreHenry Marshall
The story of Kendal Librarian Henry Marshall, becoming Wainwright's publisher between 1955 - 1963. He died the following year.
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