Ambleside, Cumbria

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Ambleside

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Ambleside. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Ambleside, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Ambleside
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Ambleside in 1912

Old Maps of Ambleside

Historic Maps of Ambleside and the local area.

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Map of Ambleside in 1897

Map of Ambleside in 1903-1904

Map of Ambleside in 1925

Map of Ambleside in 1947

Map of Ambleside in 1912

Sheet Maps of Ambleside

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Ambleside and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Ambleside in 1864

Shows Ambleside in 1901

Shows Ambleside in 1925

Shows Ambleside in 1864

Books about Ambleside
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46 photo books on Ambleside and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Windermere Photographic Memories

Cover image of Kendal - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Lake District Photographic Memories

Cover image of A Taste of Cumbria and the Lake District

Cover image of Cumbria Photographic Memories

Memories of Ambleside
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Eskdale Cumbria And Another Hectic Break

My son Matthew provided the opportunity to once again retrace our well worn steps around this beautiful county and in particular The Lake District. As is our norm it was non-stop driving and walking, although walking is now less attractive to me as old father time lessens my ability to trek as I once did. The "Striding Edge" and "Scafell Pike" just distant memories now as we shuffled around ...see more

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Added 01 September 2022

Mairin Mitchell

Hi there. My name is Amaia López de Munain. I'm a spanish journalist based in Glasgow. I'm researching about Mairin (also known as Marion) Mitchell, she was born in 1895 in Ambleside. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Houghton Mitchell born in Limerick and Gertrude Emily Pease (Gertrude Mitchell). They had a son Edward PH Mitchell who died in the WWI at 20 years old (Second Liutenant in the R.A.F) and two more ...see more

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Eskdale Cumbria And Another Hectic Break

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