Hawkshead

Hawkshead was originally owned by the monks of Furness Abbey; nearby Colthouse derives its name from the stables owned by the Abbey. Hawkshead grew to be an important wool market in medieval times.

Poet William Wordsworth was educated in its grammar school, whilst Beatrix Potter lived nearby, marrying William Heelis, a local solicitor in the early 20th century. Much of the land in and around the town is now owned by the National Trust. The National Trust property is called Hawkshead and Claife.

 

 

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Rain, light rain (0.16 mm last hour)


Wind5.99 m/s
Cloudiness57 %
Temperature (min/max)2/4 °C
Pressure997 hpa
Humidity72 %
Last update: 21 Nov 2024 @ 22:53

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