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

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Posted on Wednesday July 11, 2018
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Nick Weall said:

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

5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Nick Weall:

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

5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

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

5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

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

5 years ago

Peter Castell said:

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

5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Peter Castell:

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.
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Cheers, Herv

5 years ago

Daniela Brocca said:

Nice even if fake.

5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Daniela Brocca:

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
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5 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

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.

5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Malik Raoulda:

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

5 years ago