Hawkshead, From Charity High 1896
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Here we see the south Lakeland village from the hill of Charity High, just outside the village. Hawkshead is one of the prettiest Lakeland villages; it stands at the head of Esthwaite Water, and was probably founded in the 10th century by a Norseman called Haukr.

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