Revisiting Whitbarrow
Chris Jesty returns to Whitbarrow, one of his favourite walks from Wainwright's The Outlying Fells of Lakeland, published in 1974.
Read moreThe Gazette Prints its Final Book
Titus Wilson & Son Ltd sign a four-year contract to print the Wainwright books for the Westmorland Gazette.
Read moreWainwright Pilgrimage
Chris Butterfield and his wife Priscilla accompany Mike and Paul Duff on their Wainwright Pilgrimage to Innominate Tarn.
Read moreAn Emotional Meeting
Chris Butterfield meets with Shane Wilkinson and Andrew Nichol in Kendal for an emotional meeting with some unique books.
Read moreThe Drawing That Made History
The drawing that made history. In 2020, two original Striding Edge drawings became available to purchase within a few months of each other.
Read moreIn the Footsteps of Wainwright
A nostalgic day remembering Alfred Wainwright by following in his footsteps to Innominate Tarn on Haystacks with BBC Producer Richard Else.
Read moreA Pack for Your Troubles…
A Pack for Your Troubles... Read about Margaret Ainley and her friendship with AW. They corresponded for 20 years without ever meeting.
Read moreWainwright’s Tour in the Lake District
Wainwright's tour in the Lake District was a significant event and marked the beginning of his love affair with the fells.
Read moreThe Pennine Way Pint
The story behind Wainwright's generous offer of a free pint upon completion of the UK's oldest National Trail, the Pennine Way.
Read moreKendal Holiday Week
The first Kendal Holiday Week began in 1942. It was the first of three Holidays at Home programmes during Kendal's war years.
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