Private Tour John Ruskin and the Arts & Crafts Movement from the Lake District

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An opportunity to visit several locations where the Arts & Craft Movement was born and developed in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history and show you some of the beautiful architecture and items the Movement created. You will get to see exquisite stained glass designed and produced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, discover John Ruskin’s influence on the Movement’s creation and development and visit the amazing Blackwell that was created totally by Arts & Crafts craftsmen and designers.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Windermere, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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An opportunity to visit several locations where the Arts & Craft Movement was born and developed in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history and show you some of the beautiful architecture and items the Movement created. You will get to see exquisite stained glass designed and produced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, discover John Ruskin’s influence on the Movement’s creation and development and visit the amazing Blackwell that was created totally by Arts & Crafts craftsmen and designers.

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Stop At: Brantwood Brantwood East of Lake, Coniston LA21 8AD England

A chance for a guided visit to Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin the art critic and social commentator who influenced the creation and development of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ruskin Museum, Yewdale Road, Coniston LA21 8DU England

Visit to the Ruskin Museum to see more details of John Ruskin and the various Arts & Crafts ideas he encouraged.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Jesus Church, Patterdale Road A592 junction with Greengate lane, Troutbeck England

See spectacular stained glass designed by the Pre-Raphaelite painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones and manufacture by William Morris & Co.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Blackwell – The Arts & Crafts house, Blackwell Lodge Newby Bridge Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JT England

Blackwell is a superb example of the Arts & Crafts Movement. Explore the delightful interiors that range from dark wood panelled rooms with a minstrel’s gallery through to the amazing White Drawing Room that will blow your mind with its detail.

Duration: 2 hours

Special Offer – Intro offer: Book by March 12 to save 20%. – Book Now!



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