Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 14m
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Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but by the allure of nature itself. This remote region evolved from a secluded farming area into a celebrated romantic landscape, immortalized in Thomas West’s A Guide to the Lakes (1778). Unlike his predecessors, who merely traveled through the Lakes, West, a resident, invites readers on an immersive journey through the districts breathtaking scenery, with the notable exception of Wastwater. A passionate admirer of the Claude glass—a tinted mirror that captures the landscape as if painted—West enhances Gray’s technique of identifying the most picturesque viewpoints. His guide is a delightful blend of travel narrative and rich historical descriptions of nearby towns like Lancaster, Penrith, and Kendal, making it a captivating read for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts. - Summary by Phil Benson

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014 - Addenda

Mar 05, 2026 7m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

013 - Kendal

Mar 05, 2026 15m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

012 - Penrith

Mar 05, 2026 13m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

011 - Hawes Water

Mar 05, 2026 6m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

010 - Ullswater

Mar 05, 2026 15m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

009 - Lowes Water

Mar 05, 2026 16m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

008 - Buttermere c

Mar 05, 2026 12m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

007 - Bassenthwaite Water

Mar 05, 2026 14m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

006 - Keswick

Mar 05, 2026 41m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

005 - Ambleside

Mar 05, 2026 13m Transcript

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

004 - Windermere

Mar 05, 2026 23m

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

003 - Coniston

Mar 05, 2026 13m

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

002 - Lancaster

Mar 05, 2026 42m

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

001 - Introduction

Mar 05, 2026 18m

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but…

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