Katie Hansen keswick magazine

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The

History Of

Keswick


Moot Hall was built in 1571then

rebuilt in 1695. The current building dates back to 1813. It is now known as a tourist information centre and is also known for its unusual clock face which only has


K

eswick museum was founded in 1873 by the Keswick Literary & Scientific Society. At the end of 1874 the museum moved into the Moot Hall and remained there for 23 years until its new home in Fitz Park



T

he theatre first opened in 1999. It is located right next to Derwent water and has 2 stages, a 400 seat main theatre and a 100 seat studio.

D

erwent water lies south of Keswick. It is both fed and drained by the river Derwent. It measures approximately 3 miles by 1 mile and is ap-


H

ope park is situated between the town centre and the lake which bridges the gap. It is filled with beautiful gardens and is surrounded by great views.


K

eswick markets have been going for 742 years now and on offer is local produce and arts and crafts pieces. The markets run every


F

riars chocolate shop was establiched in 1927. The local shops include Kes-




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