Grasmere
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Description
"Township in Grasmere parish, Kendal ward, Westmorland. Became Grasmere UD 1894 to 1935; then absorbed into Lakes UD....Economy: hill farming; woollen textiles (fulling mill recorded 14th century). Slate quarrying at White Moss by late 17th century; expansion in 19th century; closed 20th century. Grasmere became major tourist centre from mid-19th century, noted for its association with William and Dorothy Wordsworth; Dove Cottage ..." -
Owner
Cumbria County History Trust -
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Further information
Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/grasmere
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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