Tag Archives: Lake District

William Taylor Longmire artist

Posted on 13/09/2020 by ronald972

We visit the Lake District to consider the work of #WilliamTaylorLongmire (1841-1914). He was born in #Troutbeck near Ambleside and he was expected to carry on his fathers trade as a farmer and butcher. After the family move to Stavely, … Continue reading →

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Stybarrow Crag, Ullswater

Posted on 25/02/2018 by ronald972

Having been to the Lake District on vacation, I can attest that it is truly one of those beautiful places which one should not miss. Around every corner traveled lies another vista worth stopping and taking in. Leave your car … Continue reading →

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Art of T. Leslie Hawkes

Posted on 06/04/2014 by ronald972

I love going into galleries and museums wherever I go.  Galleries filled with local artists’ creations can inspire as well as inform about the area that is around.  #TLeslieHawkes was a well-known Lake District watercolour artist who was inspired by … Continue reading →

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