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A quiet town situated between Derwent Water and Skiddaw with Helvellyn, Scafell, Great Gable, Bassenthwaite Lake, Thirlmere and Borrowdale Valley all within walking distance of this very popular Victorian holiday destination.
The Saturday Market, in the shadow of the unique town hall dated from 1276.
The poet Robert Southey lived at Greta Hall just north of the square and his tomb is in the churchyard at nearby Great Crosthwaite.
The Saturday Market, in the shadow of the unique town hall dated from 1276.
The poet Robert Southey lived at Greta Hall just north of the square and his tomb is in the churchyard at nearby Great Crosthwaite.
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- Landmark