Armitt Links
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For more museums' information visit the National Virtual Museums website |
Arts And Humanities Data Service At this site you will find detailed information about Ambleside Roman Fort, including a catalogue of artefacts held at the Ambleside Museum and bibliographies of associated Roman material held in the Armitt Library.
Ambleside Online If you didn't find us via Ambleside Online, visit here for everything else you might wish to know about our fascinating Market Town - and lots more!
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Ambleside Oral History Group website listing topics covered and how to access the archive |
The Beatrix Potter Society Holds regular talks and meetings and arranges visits to places of interest connected with Beatrix Potter. A quarterly newsletter is issued free to members and contains articles on a wide range of topics. Every two years The Society holds an International Study Conference.
John Ruskin - Brantwood The Coniston home of John Ruskin from 1872 to his death in 1900. The house is filled with Ruskin's drawings and watercolours together with much of his original furniture, books and personal items.
Kurt Schwitters For more information visit this excellent site in Germany.
Artchive.com Mark Hardens' excellent art history website with information and examples from numerous artists.
William Wordsworth Dove Cottage in Grasmere was the Home of William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808. Today it is the centre for English Romanticism and includes a museum, special exhibitions, poetry readings and residential courses.
Places to Stay For Youth Hostels in Cumbria.
Quality Self-catering Accommodation visit the Heart of the Lakes and Cottage Life website.
Cumbrian Cottages For Holiday Cottages in Cumbria.
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Westmorland Geology Society. The Society has kindly helped to catalogue the Armitt's collection of rocks and minerals. It aims to foster awareness of the Earth Sciences and to provide a forum for all who are interested. Membership is open to all and non-members can attend individual events for a small fee. Particular encouragement is given to those with little knowledge of geology. |
