Grasmere

Grasmere is in the heart of the Lake District and contains some stunning scenery.

William Wordsworth lived in Grasmere, in Dove Cottage, during the most creative period of his life. Grasmere is also famous for "Grasmere gingerbread" - it is sold from a cottage next to the church yard.

There was long queue to buy gingerbread. It was worth the wait, but I should have bought more!

Grasmere Parish Church - St Oswald's

A sign next to the church reads:

"Grasmere Parish Church

The church is dedicated to Oswald of Northumbria, king and champion of Christianity, who is believed to have preached on this site sometime before 642AD when he died in battle.

It is a Grade One Listed building of national historic interest. The oldest parts date from around 1300AD, but it is probably the third church to have stood on this ancient site by the side of the River Rothay.

The register of parish priests commences in 1254AD.
The Queen's College, Oxford, is a patron of the Church"