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Caption For Buttermere, 1893

This photograph was taken from Gatesgarth with Whiteless Pike in the background.

Caption For Derwent Water, Friars Crag And Causey Pike 1906

This is another of the Lake District's classic viewpoints, the backdrop formed by the peak of Causey Pike (2,035 ft).

Caption For Buckden, General View 1900

South from Aysgarth we travel over the hills to the source of the Wharfe, and nestling below Buckden Pike we find this charming little village.

Caption For Bewdley, View From The Bridge 1956

It is also noted for pike, roach, perch, chub and gudgeon.

Caption For Dungeon Ghyll, Dungeon Ghyll Force 1888

The falls are caused by the waters of the Dungeon Ghyll, which rises on the Langdale Pikes above, and crashes through this tiny gorge of sheer-sided rocks.

Caption For Horstead, The Old Mill C1960

Children fish for pike in the Mill Pool, and a man tries his luck by the mill race.

Caption For Levens, Hall, The Gardens 1891

This scene, showing the loading of a hay wagon on the shores of Buttermere, with Honister Crag and Fleetwith Pike prominent in the background, demonstrates that timeless way of life.

Caption For Buttermere, Haymaking C1955

This scene, showing the loading of a hay wagon on the shores of Buttermere, with Honister Crag and Fleetwith Pike prominent in the background, demonstrates that timeless way of life.

Caption For Buttermere, Haymaking C1955

This scene, showing the loading of a hay wagon on the shores of Buttermere, with Honister Crag and Fleetwith Pike prominent in the background, demonstrates that timeless way of life.

Caption For Buckden, The Village C1955

In the background are the limestone scars which mark the lower slopes of Buckden Pike, at 2,302 feet a notable viewpoint in Upper Wharfedale.

Caption For Crummock Water, From Loweswater 1889

The lower slopes of Grasmoor are prominent on the left, and the skyline is filled by Fleetwith Pike, Haystacks and High Crag.

Caption For Scarborough, The Castle C1955

The Sealed Knot stage re-enactments of the 1648 assault on Scarborough Castle with musket, pike and cannon.

Caption For Bala, The Town And The Lake 1931

Victorian commentators tell how it abounded with pike, perch, roach and eels.

Caption For Liskeard, Pike Street C1950

Light streams across the bottom of Pike Street from the narrow Fore Street.

Caption For Buttermere, The Village 1889

This view looks up the lake towards the skyline peaks of Fleetwith Pike on the left and Haystacks on the right.

Caption For Nailsworth, Longfords Lake 1904

Longfords Lake was noted during Victorian times for its trout fishing, but unfortunately roach were introduced and pike had then to be brought in to control them, which did little for the

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Caption For Buttermere, Haymaking C1955

Horses were still commonly used on the land, and this scene, showing the loading of a hay wagon on the shores of Buttermere, with Honister Crag and Fleetwith Pike prominent in the background, demonstrates

Caption For Liskeard, Market Street 1906

Just as it does today, the Italianate clock tower of the Guildhall dominates this view looking towards the steep Pike Street.

Caption For Crummock Water, From Loweswater 1889

party in a meadow in the hamlet of Loweswater are enjoying the splendid view north up Crummock Water.The lower slopes of Grasmoor are prominent on the left, and the skyline is filled by Fleetwith Pike

Caption For Derwent Water, Friars Crag And Causey Pike 1906

This is another of the Lake District's classic viewpoints, the backdrop formed by the peak of Causey Pike (2,035 feet).