Bowness On Windermere, View From Ferry Hotel 1896
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A view along the north basin of the lake, including the islands of Belle Isle, Crow Holme, Maiden Holme and the two 'Lilies of the Valley'. A party of six or seven adults, the ladies dressed in summer attire, makes a full load for the rowing boat.

A Selection of Memories from Bowness-On-Windermere

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Bowness on Windermere
My dad Harry Moore, known as Sarge would ride his motorbike in all weathers to get to work ,which was at Ferryhouse, to get there he would go and return on the ferry. I would go with him sometimes at the weekend if there was any problems for him to fix. Years later I would go on a bike ride with my elder sister Hilary, I found the ferry a very enjoyable experience, the noise of the ...see more