This view was painted by the artist Turner in 1822. Subsequently in 1875 a well known social critic of the time, John Ruskin, wrote ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’. As such the view became known as "Ruskin's View".

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Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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