Complete with original working milling machinery, Eskdale Mill is one of the few places in the UK where you can find double overshot waterwheels, a traditional oats drying rack and ingenious mechanisms made from local wood, metal and stone.

1/2 #UllswaterVirtualArtGallery, Thomas Allom (1804-1872) was an architect, artist, topographical illustrator and founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). See bit.ly/44DiJWE . For more about Aira Force go to bit.ly/45n3XUW

2/2 As an architect, Thomas Allom (1804-1872) worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament. However he is chiefly remembered for his numerous topographical works, which were used to illustrate books on travel.

Thomas Allom (1804-1872)published a 3-volume work: ‘Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham and Northumberland Illustrated from Original Drawings' in 1832. See bit.ly/45SMt2J. For Ullswater’s Fish and Fisheries see bit.ly/45Mqlqx #ullswatervirtualartgallery #ullswater

Our next 'understanding ullswater' talk is 'from Herdwick Lamb to Michelin Stars: the fine dining revolution in Cumbria.' with Mark Vause from #1863 in #pooleybridge. Thursday 5th September, 7:30, Parkin Memorial Hall and on Zoom. #ullswater #ullswaterway

#wowwednesday Reflections of the Lady of the Lake at the #pooleybridge Ullswater Steamers jetty. Lake District Visit Eden Showcase Cumbria

#wowwednesday Reflections of the Lady of the Lake at the #pooleybridge Ullswater Steamers jetty. Lake District Visit Eden Showcase Cumbria

Time to sell some tups Which one do you like the best?

Be like Shaun the sheep by following the #CountrysideCode and put your litter in the bin or take it home with you to keep the Lake District looking beautiful 🏞️

Welcome to September. #ullswater #ullswaterway @visiteden Showcase Cumbria

This Thursday!

Cumbrian Map for Monday: 'The County of Cumberland Surveyed by Thos Donald… and Engraved by J. Hodskinson'. Aimed at gentry rather than tourists, this Society of Arts map featured a detailed plan of Whitehaven. For many more maps: inspiredbylakeland.co.uk/collections/bo…

So excited to have the Eskdale throws back from the weavers, the design is based on the turn table on the La’l Ratty and the colour on the distinctive eskdale granite. Three farms in the valley provided the wool #lakedistricttweed Lake District LakesFarming British Wool Farm

Happy #coosday. #catbells with #highland cow on this morning's walk.

Maybe you recognise #StybarrowCrag in James Barrett's (1767-1819) painting. The narrow track is now the A592! He came from a family of artists and inherited the post of Master Painter at Chelsea Hospital, London, from his father. #ullswatervirtualartgallery #ullswaterway

What has changed? When the artist, Samuel Bough (1822-1878), painted '#Patterdale Cattle Auction' the Patterdale Inn was run by John Gelderd. It later became the Gelderd Family Hotel and today Patterdale Hotel. Apart from a change in the hotel's name, what else is different?

Car-free Friday. 508 🚌 Penrith over Kirkstone Pass to Windermere. Boat Bowness to Waterhead. Pub lunch. 🚌 555 to Keswick, X5 🚌 to Penrith. Great day out, weather superb, can tell kids gone back to school! Stagecoach Cumbria Lake District On Board Windermere Cruises #CTBM24 #LoveTheBus

Thank you for proving the it can be done! We have also had visitors catch the train from London to Penrith, walk the Eamont Way to Pooley Bridge, catch the Ullswater Steamers to Glenridding and be there in time for tea!

#Artistinthespotlight Henry Moore (1831-1895) had a meticulous attention to detail. He was known for his skilful handling of light and shadow. His paintings often had a dreamlike quality, with soft edges and a sense of tranquility and calm.#ullswatervirtualartgallery

'A Cottage in #Patterdale' by Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740-1812). He was born in Strasbourg and travelled throughout the UK on sketching tours. See bit.ly/3SjxKdJ For traditional buildings in the Valley see bit.ly/3M4vouW #ullswatervirtualartgallery