Wray Castle

This splendid castle is actually a Victorian neo-gothic building, built in 1840 for a retired Liverpudlian surgeon, James Dawson. This was purchased for the National Trust in 1926 and was made famous by the fact that Beatrix Potter spent a summer holiday there when she was 16 in 1882. Set in beautiful grounds on the high shores of Lake Windermere.

More info: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wray_Castle

John Cass, Nouchetdu38, Peter_Private_Box, and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Nick Weall ^club

Looks like a good place for a young girl to holiday in and have lots of adventures ~~~

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

It had a profound effect on her and ended up to the great benefit of all the Lake District as she purchased much land and buildings before donating it all to the National Trust.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Wow! I have never heard or seen this before Herb. Thank you for showing and for the information. Cheers, Rosa.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

One of the better LDistrict secrets perhaps. As it is not a real ancient castle it plays little part in our histories and until recently sat quite forlorn. It is now kitted out mainly as a museum and teaching building for children who can act out medieval scenes with the provided costumes and props. A new link proved for you now.
Cheers, Herb

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks for the info and link Her. Cheers!!

6 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

A very sturdy looking structure, he must have been an expensive doctor to be able to afford having that built

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

He had quite a bit of money though his rich wife, he also built a nearby church. So not his own medical payments. Glad you like this.
See new links.

Cheers, Herv

6 years ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

Nice even if fake.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

It did indeed look impressive. Like in your country too we have quite a lot of these 'Follies'. It was just a Victorian mansion built to impress! Of which it did!
Cheers, Herb
See new links

6 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Belle architecture pour un château qui ne ressemble pas tout a fait aux autres châteaux anglais.certainement pour une cause..La prise de vue est admirable et surtout très remarquable.
Bonne soiree.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Very happy that you like this one Malik. As it was not ever a 'real castle' but a Victorian mansion it works very well here. It has recently been renovated.

Best Wishes, Herb

6 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

imponent!

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks a lot Annemarie.

Regards, Herb

6 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Most impressive! You can tell it's Victorian, everything's just a bit much;-) This place must be impossible to heat in winter.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Hi Gudrun, we never went inside as I believe it is really just a shell now. We passed here last year too when it was surrounded by scaffolding being renovated. I must admit that it looked very impressive, especially close up. Got to agree with you re the heating.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Very impressive indeed. Obviously surgery was one of the better paying jobs even back in Victorian times.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Hi George, glad you enjoyed this one. His money came via his rich wife. He built the local chirch too.
Cheers, herb

6 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Well.........James Dawson was really trying to impress the neighbours, that's for sure.

A clean, sharp and detailed architectural shot. Interesting links too........thanks for sharing them.

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Cheers Keith. He certainly built to impress and it still works over a century later. Thanks for looking at the links too.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

HFF Herb

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks Fred and not a fence in sight but... cheers for the thought.

HFF and have a great weekend, Herb

6 years ago.

LotharW ^club

So clean around… Beautiful Building and picture, Herb!

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thanks a lot Lothar. A structure not to be missed on my camera.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Jeff Farley

A great angle for the architecture Herb.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Always difficult in the short time we are at these places to know if there is a better place to shoot from Jeff. In the circumstances, this looks good to me too.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A great looking building nicely captured Herb.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks a lot Roger, your vote of confidence is always encouraging!

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Herb,

Great architecture so well captured (as ever!)

Best wishes, and a good weekend
Peter

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thanks for this one Peter. You will be using similar glass and camera technology now too. Coupled with your photographic eye, I always expect great things from you too.
Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

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