William Hutchinson

Journey Through the Lakes Hutchinsons 1773 Adventure

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In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this expedition resulted in what is believed to be the first guidebook to the Lakes, capturing a region on the brink of becoming a literary haven for luminaries like Wordsworth, Southey, and Harriett Martinea...

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William Hutchinson

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Latest episode

Mar 5, 2026

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Episodes

006 - Grasmere and home via Kendal 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

005 - Around Keswick 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

004 - Derwentwater 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

003 - In and around Penrith 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

002 - From Brougham Castle to Ullswater 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

001 - From Bowes to Appleby 05.03.2026

In the summer of 1773, lawyer and antiquarian William Hutchinson embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning English Lake District. Leaving his home in County Durham, he rode alongside his brother, George Allan, traversing the picturesque landscapes from Bowes to Penrith and Keswick, through Grasmere and Ambleside, before returning home via Kirkby Stephen. His reflections on this exp...

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