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The Legend Of The Popping Stone At Gilsland Spa, Cumbria

Popping Stone, Gilsland Spa

A 1980s postcard of the Popping Stone at Gilsland Spa, Cumbria.

The legend of the stone exists that Sir Walter Scott in 1797 first 'popped' the question to his future wife whilst seated on this stone.

1940s Picture Of Ullswater Steamer Leaving Glenridding

Steamer leaving Glenridding, Ullswater

A 1940s postcard showing one of the steamers leaving Glenridding on Ullswater Lake in England's Lake District. The steamers started operating services in 1859 carrying mail, provisions and passengers around Ullswater.