White Lion Hotel, Ambleside

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White Lion Hotel, Ambleside

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Ambleside Britannia Dartmouth Lion

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1. Title: "A Victorian Epoch: White Lion Hotel, Ambleside, Cumbria, England - A Nostalgic Lantern Slide from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection" This evocative lantern slide, captured from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a bygone era with its enchanting image of the White Lion Hotel in Ambleside, Cumbria, England. Dating back to the Victorian and Edwardian periods, the White Lion Hotel has stood as a proud testament to the region's rich history and hospitality for over 400 years. The photograph, bathed in the soft, warm glow of a lantern, highlights the hotel's intricate Victorian architecture, with its ornate brickwork, tall chimneys, and oriel windows. The White Lion Hotel's elegant facade is further accentuated by the contrasting dark night sky, adorned with twinkling stars, adding to the dreamlike quality of the image. In the foreground, a lone gas lantern casts a pool of light on the cobblestone street, illuminating the path for passersby. This charming detail adds a sense of nostalgia and invites us to imagine the horse-drawn carriages and Victorian gentlemen and ladies that once frequented the White Lion Hotel. The connection between the White Lion Hotel and the maritime world is subtly hinted at by the presence of the HMS Britannia training ship in the background. Docked on the shores of Lake Windermere, the iconic ship was a popular attraction for visitors to the area, adding to the region's allure as a picturesque and historic destination. This lantern slide offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and charm of a bygone era and the enduring allure of the White Lion Hotel in Ambleside.

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