The Ruskin Museum at Coniston
Vicky Slowe, curator of the Ruskin Museum at Coniston, speaking in 2009, introduces the history of the museum and explains Coniston's association with Donald Campbell.
A Day at the Pop-Up Ruskin Museum, August 2015
A ten year old's film capturing part of a day at the Pop-Up Ruskin Museum at 381 South Road, Walkley, in August 2015.
Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Coniston is a village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, Coniston is located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, between Coniston Water, the third longest lake in the Lake District and Coniston Old Man; about 25 miles (40 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness.
Coniston is located on the western shore of the northern end of Coniston Water. Coniston sits at the mouth of Coppermines Valley and Yewdale Beck, which descend from the Coniston Fells, historically the location of ore and slate mining. Coniston's location thus developed as a farming village and transport hub, serving these areas.
Coniston was situated in the very north-west of the historic county of Lancashire, with Coniston Old Man forming the county's highest point. Today Coniston forms part of the Lake District National Park, the administrative county of Cumbria and the local government district of South Lakeland.
Coniston grew as both a farming village, and to serve local copper and slate mines. Coniston grew in popularity as a tourist location during the Victorian era, thanks partially to the construction of a branch of the Furness Railway, which opened to passenger traffic in 1859 and terminated at Coniston railway station.
The creation of the Lake District National Park in 1951 provided a boost to tourism, with attractions such as the John Ruskin Museum and ferry services across the lake developing. Coniston is a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing; there are fine walks to be had on the nearby Furness Fells and Grizedale Forest, and some of the finest rock in the Lake District on the eastern face of Dow Crag, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village. The Grizedale Stages rally also takes place in Coniston, using the surrounding Grizedale and Broughton Moor (or Postlethwaite Allotment) forests. The village is also home to a number of hotels and two youth hostels, one at the edge of the village, the other in the nearby Coppermines Valley.
The village also has a football team, Coniston FC, who play in the Furness Premier Football League Division One, as well as their Reserve team who play in the Furness Football League Division two.
Two slate quarries still operate at Coniston, one in Coppermines Valley, the other at Brossen Stone on the east side of the Coniston Old Man. Both work Coniston's volcanic slates, being blue at Low-Brandy Crag in Coppermines Valley, and light green at Brossen Stone (bursting stone). The scenery around Coniston derives from Coniston Limestone and rocks of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group.
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Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Coniston is a village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, Coniston is located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, between Coniston Water, the third longest lake in the Lake District and Coniston Old Man; about 25 miles (40 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness.
Coniston is located on the western shore of the northern end of Coniston Water. Coniston sits at the mouth of Coppermines Valley and Yewdale Beck, which descend from the Coniston Fells, historically the location of ore and slate mining. Coniston's location thus developed as a farming village and transport hub, serving these areas.
Coniston was situated in the very north-west of the historic county of Lancashire, with Coniston Old Man forming the county's highest point. Today Coniston forms part of the Lake District National Park, the administrative county of Cumbria and the local government district of South Lakeland.
Coniston grew as both a farming village, and to serve local copper and slate mines. Coniston grew in popularity as a tourist location during the Victorian era, thanks partially to the construction of a branch of the Furness Railway, which opened to passenger traffic in 1859 and terminated at Coniston railway station.
The creation of the Lake District National Park in 1951 provided a boost to tourism, with attractions such as the John Ruskin Museum and ferry services across the lake developing. Coniston is a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing; there are fine walks to be had on the nearby Furness Fells and Grizedale Forest, and some of the finest rock in the Lake District on the eastern face of Dow Crag, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village. The Grizedale Stages rally also takes place in Coniston, using the surrounding Grizedale and Broughton Moor (or Postlethwaite Allotment) forests. The village is also home to a number of hotels and two youth hostels, one at the edge of the village, the other in the nearby Coppermines Valley.
The village also has a football team, Coniston FC, who play in the Furness Premier Football League Division One, as well as their Reserve team who play in the Furness Football League Division two.
Two slate quarries still operate at Coniston, one in Coppermines Valley, the other at Brossen Stone on the east side of the Coniston Old Man. Both work Coniston's volcanic slates, being blue at Low-Brandy Crag in Coppermines Valley, and light green at Brossen Stone (bursting stone). The scenery around Coniston derives from Coniston Limestone and rocks of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group.
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Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Places to see in ( Coniston - UK )
Coniston is a village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, Coniston is located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, between Coniston Water, the third longest lake in the Lake District and Coniston Old Man; about 25 miles (40 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness.
Coniston is located on the western shore of the northern end of Coniston Water. Coniston sits at the mouth of Coppermines Valley and Yewdale Beck, which descend from the Coniston Fells, historically the location of ore and slate mining. Coniston's location thus developed as a farming village and transport hub, serving these areas.
Coniston was situated in the very north-west of the historic county of Lancashire, with Coniston Old Man forming the county's highest point. Today Coniston forms part of the Lake District National Park, the administrative county of Cumbria and the local government district of South Lakeland.
Coniston grew as both a farming village, and to serve local copper and slate mines. Coniston grew in popularity as a tourist location during the Victorian era, thanks partially to the construction of a branch of the Furness Railway, which opened to passenger traffic in 1859 and terminated at Coniston railway station.
The creation of the Lake District National Park in 1951 provided a boost to tourism, with attractions such as the John Ruskin Museum and ferry services across the lake developing. Coniston is a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing; there are fine walks to be had on the nearby Furness Fells and Grizedale Forest, and some of the finest rock in the Lake District on the eastern face of Dow Crag, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village. The Grizedale Stages rally also takes place in Coniston, using the surrounding Grizedale and Broughton Moor (or Postlethwaite Allotment) forests. The village is also home to a number of hotels and two youth hostels, one at the edge of the village, the other in the nearby Coppermines Valley.
The village also has a football team, Coniston FC, who play in the Furness Premier Football League Division One, as well as their Reserve team who play in the Furness Football League Division two.
Two slate quarries still operate at Coniston, one in Coppermines Valley, the other at Brossen Stone on the east side of the Coniston Old Man. Both work Coniston's volcanic slates, being blue at Low-Brandy Crag in Coppermines Valley, and light green at Brossen Stone (bursting stone). The scenery around Coniston derives from Coniston Limestone and rocks of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group.
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Press Release for Bluebird K7 & Donald Campbell 4th Jan 2020 by Gina Campbell and The Ruskin Museum
Gina Campbell, daughter of Donald Campbell CBE, releases an official statement to the public regarding her wishes for the future of Bluebird K7, her father's beloved hydroplane.
Jeff Carroll from The Ruskin Museum added their statement confirming the position of the Museum.
'Bluebird' the new song by Sophia Dady was played to the people of Coniston during the press conference which took place in 'The Bluebird Wing' of The Ruskin Museum.
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‘Bluebird’ single was released - 26th November 2019.
(taken from the forthcoming album ‘Bluebird’)
Written, Performed and Produced by Sophia Dady
Mixed, Arranged and Engineered by Benjamin Dady
St. Alban Rae Records
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios
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DONALD CAMPBELL AT CONISTON - NO SOUND
VS Donald Campbell and Bluebird motor boat at Coniston Water, Lake District. Also seen are Campbell's wife and daughter, Campbell's back up team and Leo Villa, Campbell's engineer. The team looks at the lake and sets up their speed measuring equipment. Mrs Campbell and daughter look out at the lake. Dunlop balloons are towed across the water. LS of Bluebird in action. Bluebird seen crossing water in other direction. Presumably this is a speed record attempt. VS of Bluebird and support boat on the water. Good closer shot of boat towards end of cuts.
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Brantwood: A Paradise of Art & Nature in the Lake District
Take one of the National Trust's 19th century Steam Yacht Gondolas across Coniston Water to Brantwood, home of John Ruskin, the writer, artist and social reformer.
Idyllically located on the shores of Coniston Water, Brantwood is a paradise of art & nature.
This splendid Lake District house is a cultural delight – full of art, objects and stories, while outside you can discover the range of trails threading through the scenic 250-acre estate.
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Lake District (1970-1979)
Unused / unissued material - Colour material.
Lake District.
Aerial views over a camping and caravan site. Aerial views over lake. More aerials of camp site - lots of tents. Various aerials over countryside and smaller lake. Aerials of valley floor and more camping site. More shots of rock faces. Various aerials at higher and lower altitude.
N.B. Some parts of film are marked with Chinagraph pencil.
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FOOTLOOSE IN ENGLAND'S LAKE DISTRICT travel guide video in HD
Debra and David's magnificent motoring, walking and boating tour of the national park, find it on Also on Amazon instant video ...Now a UNESCO world Heritage site. Features Beatrix Potter's home: Hill Top, the Great North Swim, Dove Cottage, Ruskin Museum, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ullswater Steamers, Appleby Horse Fair, and many picturesque lakes towns and villages. Original music by Barnaby Smith. ~ Compliments Footloose in the Cotswolds, London, and a Classic Tour of Scotland.
Brantwood 2011 004 View of Coniston Water
MiddleAgeDad visits Coniston Country Fair
Second day after arriving in england at my parents we went to a local country fair next to Coniston Water near the village of Coniston in the English Lake District. Its about half an hours drive from my parents house.
Its a small fair and unlike many of the local agricultural shows that start around this time of yeaer it has no livestock shows but instead hound and dog shows.
The location lends itself to drifting away from the show and enjoying the lake. The field belongs to Coniston Hall (the 15th Century farm building you can seeat the beginning of the video)
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Brantwood 2011 002 View of Brantwood fom parking below with Rosemary waving
Horse Logging at Brantwood, Coniston - a Heritage Skills Initiative Event Rural Heritage Films
The Horse Logging Training Event at John Ruskin's house Brantwood, on the eastern coast of Coniston took place on 2/4/2012. It was organised by Kate McAleer of the North of England Civic Trust and is part of a number of events in the 2012 programme funded via the Heritage Skills Initiative. Tuition on the day was provided by George Reid and his Horse Logging Apprentice Dan Sumner. The event attracted 6 trainees who had a brilliant hands-on time working the two fell ponies. This film was produced by Howard Jackson of Open Door Multimedia. opendoormultimedia.com In the course of the event Howard also filmed conversations with Dan Sumner about his working life as a Horse Logging Apprentice and Janice Wilson about her role as a Cumbria Blue Badge Guide. A great time was had by all. Heritage Skills Events run throughout the year. For further details contact Kate McAleer at the North of England Civic Trust.
Bluebird Project - Progress 18
Covering April-October 2015, this bumper-length video follows the last of the work on the sponson tops and spar fairings before we took the completed sponsons, the spars and some of the coverings over to The Ruskin Museum in Coniston for public display in June. With a bit more space to work around the main hull of Bluebird we then turn our attentions to fitting out an Orpheus 101 engine with as many of K7’s original ancillaries as possible, and with work also ongoing on the boat’s hydraulics and steering we see the first ever twitch of the rudder and the first compressed air test of the hydraulic water brake ram before finally, we trial install an engine into the boat for the first time. Not bad for six months!
Follow our progress via our daily pictures, forum and diary at bluebirdproject.com
DEVILS BRIDGE RIDE
This is a great place to meet up with bikers from all over the country. The river is beautiful and many people swim here on a hot day. 2 big burger vans and a nice cream van are here most days too. Please like subscribe and share. You can follow me on Facebook and Twitter too.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Backbarrow has a Museum, but travel in style from Ambleside on Windermere Lake Cruises to Lakeside. Then travel on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Take the Shuttle Bus to Lakeland Motor Museum for a trip back in time. A great place to go in any weather and there's a fantastic Cafe called Cafe Ambio. Or turn off the A590 at Backbarrow and look for the Museum in Blue. You will see information on Malcome Campbell and Blue Bird, TT Race Museum exhibits Transport of every type. This tourist attraction in Cumbria can easily be accessed from Lakeside on a steam train and is a South Lakes Day out, tourism at its best.
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Brantwood House AKP
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Donald Campbell and Bluebird K7 - Across The Lake (BBC Drama)
Superb 1988 BBC drama starring Anthony Hopkins as Donald Campbell, charting the last 60 days of the British speed king's life.
Lake District - The Southern Fells - Coniston Old Man REVISITED
When Dave Galloway (75) completed his final 3 Wainwright's of the 214 he could not see in front of his face. Here the Fatboys team take him back so he can get the view his efforts really deserved. Coniston Old Man, Brim Fell, Dow Crag, Buck Pike, Brown Pike and Walna Scar are the Fells covered.
Over the past 9 years the Fat Boys have been helping Dave Galloway age 75 achieve his dream of completing the 214 'Wainwrights' listed in his Pictorial Guides to the Lake District. Dave from Southend-on-Sea in Essex has recently recovered from surgery following two bouts of Cancer. That coupled with other obstacles often put in his way, such as chronic cramps, blisters and awful crippling gout have not deterred him from making sure he makes the most of being given a second crack at life.
On this site we have documented in video every fell that Dave has conquered. The completion of his dream is here, watch it unfold on this YouTube site. Hope you have enjoyed watching his challenge unfold.
Music is by Above and Beyond with 'Filmic', 'Sun in your eyes' and 'Eternal'