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THE Lake District's most distinguished society celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022.

THE Lake District's most distinguished society celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022.

LAKE District lovers have been handed an opportunity to get their hands on some original sketches by the legendary Alfred Wainwright himself. The sketches include the Lakeland views, for which Wainwright is best known, as well as some Welsh scenes. The drawings will go up for auction through 1818 Auctioneers on the Cumbria/Lancashire broder, and valuer David Brooks estimates drawings of two Welsh churches could make £300–400 apiece. It is thought that two signed ink drawings of Great Carrs and The Duddon could sell for as much as £800 each. Wainwright produced three books of Wel...

Alfred Wainwright sketches set to go under the hammer Sketches by Alfred Wainwright are up for auction this month at a Cumbrian auctioneers. 1818 Auctioneers will be selling a selection of Lakeland views and sketches of Welsh scenes. Valuer David Brookes estimates drawings of two Welsh churches could make £300–£400 each. Two signed ink drawings of Great Carrs and The Duddon could sell for as much as £800 each. The church drawings have been entered into 1818 Auctioneers picture sale by Jenny Dereham, Wainwright’s publisher during the last 10 years of his life. A Kendal vendo...

SKETCHES by Alfred Wainwright worth hundreds of pounds are up for auction this February. Amongst the Lakeland views, for which he is best known, going on sale at 1818 Auctioneers are Welsh scenes. Valuer David Brookes has estimated drawings of two Welsh churches could make £300–400 apiece. And two signed ink drawings of Great Carrs and The Duddon could sell for as much as £800 each. The church drawings have been entered into 1818 Auctioneers picture sale by Jenny Dereham, Wainwright’s publisher during the last ten years of his life. While a Kendal vendor is selling the Lakelan...