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Penrith, Askham Bridge 1893
Photo ref: 32945
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Forming a picturesque scene near Askham, the bridge arches over the River Lowther whose waters have their origin in the north-east Lakeland fells above Shap. Further down, the river forms a pond and falls over a weir flowing to join the River Eamont. The combined waters then enter the River Eden. The surrounding countryside inspired artists like Peter de Wint and the local prodigy Jacob Thompson. As a youth the latter was discovered by Lord Lowther sketching its beauties, a chance encounter which won him the support of the Earl who cultivated links with men of arts and letters.

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Memories of Penrith, Askham Bridge 1893

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Penrith, Askham Bridge 1893

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After reading another memory of Askham, I can remember a story my grandfather told me when I was a child. He was born in Askham in 1893 and was Christened in Askham church. His father was the Police Constable at the time and his mother worked in Lowther Castle. When my grandfather, who was called George was 7 years old, he remembered seeing the Kaiser Willhelm coming to stay at Lowther Castle. He watched ...see more
My Bailiff ancestors came from Askham. My g.g. grandfather Christopher's sister, Elizabeth, 1801, married William Henry Leech, 1795, whose father John Langton Leech, 1761, died in Askham and was the Vicar at Askham. Christopher's sister Ann, 1813, born at Askham and married Henderson Wilson, 1812, born Askham. His relative, Rowland was a publican of the Punch Bowl in Askham. William and Elizabeth Leech went to ...see more