The 19thC Ferry Mary Anne - the last surviving rowed Windermere ferry built before the steam powered chain ferry introduced in 1870. One of the large rowed Windermere ferries that had huge oars known as sweeps and a movable ramp. It sank off Belle Isle after WW2 @windermerejetty
Some great collections at @windermerejetty
The boathouse has the Swallow & the Amazon, 1950s boats used in the 2016 film #SwallowsandAmazons alongside various other beauties
Love the #ArthurRansome collection including his sketchbook @windermerejetty
Dress up collections also a hit
Special exhibitions this time include - A gorgeous room with the watercolour art of Barbara Nicholls inspired by the Lake District @windermerejetty
Here’s a few more… @windermerejetty
Outside here’s an interactive trail about sailing & wind direction @windermerejetty
I already tweeted about the conservation happening on site at @windermerejetty - here also is the large vessel Raven undergoing conservation
Also a great area for little visitors.
Here’s a chain on the site in 2018 while it was still in construction. Such a fantastic space. @windermerejetty
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