The Lake District is one of Britain's most popular tourist gems, nestled
at the heart of the North West. The villages and mountains have been an
inspiration for writers, artists and climbers over the centuries, from
Wordsworth and Coleridge, to Beatrix Potter and Ruskin. Throughout this
period the Lakeland villages, including Windermere, Ambleside and
Keswick, have grown and developed and the lives of locals have changed
as the area has opened up to visitors, aided by the introduction of the
railway and motor vehicles. Lake District: The Postcard Collection takes
the reader on a nostalgic journey into the villages, mountains and
landscapes through a selection of old postcards which offer a
fascinating window into this beautiful area of the country.