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Commemorating the Latrigg Fell Trespass of 1887 by Sheila Wiggins It was early morning, I pulled back the curtains. Wonderful, a dry day....

The Story of the LATRIGG MASS TRESPASS of 1887 Latrigg from the base of Spooney Green Lane. Stick firmly to my gate, jolly tar, jolly tar! Stick firmly to my gate, jolly tar! Yes, bedaub, besmirch and smear All who try to pass through here. Though the right of way be clear, Keep them far. Am I wise to seek your aid, doubtful tar, doubtful tar! Am I wise to seek your aid, doubtful tar! We are warned 'gainst touching pitch and this time I scarce know which Will be sullied; poor

In August 1872 William White, principle doorman at the House of Commons visited Keswick and happened to meet with Henry Irwin Jenkinson. ...

HENRY IRWIN JENKINSON 1838-1891 Mountaineer, Guide Book writer & Champion of free access to open spaces This blog aims to shine a light...