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Lake District historical timeline

Timeline from pre-history to present day

1997–to date

(Lake District National Park Authority)

2018 27 April – Phase one of the Claife Community Bridleway, in development for a number of years to provide a safe, off-road walking route between Hawkshead and Near Sawrey, is opened to the public.[20]
2021 9 May – The Lake District National Park celebrates its 70th anniversary since its original designation. The open spaces and natural beauty of Lakeland are appreciated with increasing enthusiasm due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Celebrations continue through to August, which marks the National Park Authority's 70 years since it was founded (13 August, 1951). People are invited to mark the anniversary by sharing their favourite Lake District memories on various social media, using #LakeDistrict70 and tagging Lake District National Park. Chief Executive, Richard Leafe says: "This last year has shown us how much people value this protected, national landscape and how important it has been for everyone’s wellbeing," and that this "anniversary is a chance to reflect on highlights from the last seven decades, and to look ahead too."[21]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Smith (2008) p.8
  2. 2.0 2.1 Smith (2012) p.12
  3. Smith (2008) p.12
  4. Smith (2003) p.21
  5. Flandian interglacial. Wikipedia. Accessed 25 June, 2023.
  6. Holder (2009) p.37
  7. Castlerigg Stone Circle English Heritage. Accessed 15 July, 2023.
  8. History of Ambleside Roman Fort English Heritage. Accessed 15 July, 2023.
  9. History of Hardknott Roman Fort English Heritage. Accessed 15 July, 2023.
  10. Ravenglass Roman Bath House English heritage. Accessed 15 July, 2023.
  11. Berry (1984) p.17
  12. Berry (1984) p.19
  13. 13.0 13.1 Robinson, p.11
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Robinson, p.12
  15. 15.0 15.1 Robinson, p.13
  16. 16.0 16.1 Robinson, p.15
  17. 17.0 17.1 Robinson, p.14
  18. Berry (1984) p.9
  19. Esthwaite Water: A UK Lake Restoration case study UK Centre of Ecology and Hydrology. Accessed 6 July, 2023.
  20. Claife Path Update - Lakedistrict.gov.uk. accessed 7 July, 2023.
  21. 70 Years of the Lake District National Park Lake District National Park. Accessed 24 June, 2023.

Sources

  • Berry, Geoffrey (1984). Mardale Revisited: The Story of Haweswater. Kendal: Westmorland Gazette.
  • Holder, Geoff (2009). The Guide to The Mysterious Lake District. Stroud: The History Press.
  • Robinson, Jeremy Rowan. Managing the Lake District National Park: The first 60 years. Kendal: Lake District National Park.
  • Smith, Alan (2003). The Story of the Bowder Stone. The Landscapes of Cumbria. Keswick: Rigg Side Publications.
  • Smith, Alan (2008). The Ice Age in the Lake District. The Landscapes of Cumbria No.3. Keswick: Rigg Side Publications.
  • Smith, Alan (2012). The Big Lakes of Lakeland. The Landscapes of Cumbria No.5. Keswick: Rigg Side Publications.
  • Smith, Alan (2014). The Smaller Lakes and Tarns of Lakeland. The Landscapes of Cumbria No.6. Keswick: Rigg Side Publications.
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