Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Ambleside, Cumbria, England, UK.
Old Pictures of Ambleside
Old Photos of Ambleside
Historic Ambleside on Film
Old Newsreels capture the annual event of children taking crosses made of rushes, heather and flowers to the church of St Oswald.
The first was filmed in 1930, and the second in 1943.
QUIRKY: Rush-bearing celebrations (1930)- British Pathé on YouTube
Rushbearing Festival (1943) – British Pathé on YouTube
Queen Elizabeth II
In 1956, Queen Elizabeth II visited Westmoreland, Appleby, Ambleside, Bowness and Kendal, accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Special – Queen In Lake District (1956) – British Pathé on YouTube
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Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Ambleside, Cumbria, England, UK. Old Pictures of Ambleside Old Photos of Ambleside Historic Ambleside on Film Old Newsreels capture the annual event of children taking crosses made of rushes, heather and flowers to the church of St Oswald. The first was filmed in 1930, and the… Read more: Ambleside, Cumbria: History in Old Images
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Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.