Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
The Museum of Lakeland Life is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, northwest England.[1]
The museum was opened in 1971 by Princess Alexandra. It won the first ever UK Museum of the Year award in 1973.[2]
The Museum of Lakeland Life presents life in the Lake District (aka Lakeland) from the late 18th century onwards.[3] The museum is located within the original Georgian stables of the Abbot Hall Art Gallery. It is managed by the Lakeland Arts Trust.[4] The displays include presentations of the author Arthur Ransome and the Swallows and Amazons series of books, local photographers, and the Arts & Crafts Movement in the Lake District.[5]
The museum is the registered office of the Arthur Ransome Society.[1]
References
- ^ a b Museum of Lakeland Life, Kendal, Culture24, UK.
- ^ Museum of Lakeland Life, Whatsonwhen, Frommer's.
- ^ Kendal — Museum of Lakeland Life, Visit Cumbria, UK.
- ^ Lakeland Arts Trust, UK.
- ^ The Museum, Museum of Lakeland Life, UK.