Wainwright and i
George Kitching shares his story of discovering Wainwright, which subsequently inspired his own Lakeland adventures.
Read moreA 70-year Celebration on Dove Crag
On the evening of Sunday, the 9th of November 1952, Wainwright began penning his first Lakeland Fell – Dove Crag.
Read moreThe Herriot Way
James Herriot devotees Chris and Lorena Linke have produced a documentary on the Herriot Way after falling head over heels with his books.
Read moreBagging the 214 using Public Transport
Lewis Jevons shares his story of bagging the Wainwrights only using public transport, all the way from Wales.
Read moreThese Tranquil Lakes
Wainwright's journey inspired John Adams, who wrote a beautiful poem called 'These Tranquil Lakes' to reflect his life.
Read moreHenry Marshall
The story of Kendal Librarian Henry Marshall, becoming Wainwright's publisher between 1955 - 1963. He died the following year.
Read moreRevisiting Whitbarrow
Chris Jesty returns to Whitbarrow, one of his favourite walks from Wainwright's The Outlying Fells of Lakeland, published in 1974.
Read moreThe Gazette Prints its Final Book
Titus Wilson & Son Ltd sign a four-year contract to print the Wainwright books for the Westmorland Gazette.
Read moreOn the Path of the Plague Dogs
George Kitching was inspired by Richard Adams’ 1977 bestseller Plague Dogs and follows the tale of, Rowf and Snitter in the Coniston Fells.
Read moreA Tribute to Wainwright
Shane Wilkinson follows in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright throughout the North of England and pays tribute to the great man's legacy.
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