News and events for spring 2019 North West

People’s Landscapes

Two hundred years on from the Peterloo Massacre, we’re looking at the places where people have come together to seek dramatic social change, to reveal the radical histories that lie beneath our feet. Throughout the year, we’ll be exploring not only how we shape places but how we’re shaped by them. © Images/James Dobson Images/James Trust ©National

Unearthing passion Percy Bysshe Shelley marked the event in an epic poem The fight for ‘This Land and protest ‘The Masque of Anarchy’, which was banned for 30 years. children’s rights is Our Land’ The final lines are: he Peterloo Massacre in As one of the first industrial At Wordsworth House and Garden, Manchester in 1819 was a ‘Rise like lions after slumber communities in the world, Quarry an exhibition opening on 9 March Tsignificant moment in the In unvanquishable number, Bank was on the frontline of a new will explore the relationship between history of public protest. A peaceful way of living and working. Hundreds people, culture and landscape in the demonstration by tens of thousands Shake your chains to earth like dew of children called Quarry Bank home . Now a UNESCO World of people demanding the right to Which in sleep had fallen on you and worked in the mill in conditions Heritage Site, this living landscape be heard in Parliament was charged we couldn’t imagine in Britain today. has been shaped by thousands of by cavalry. Approximately 18 people Ye are many – they are few.’ years of human activity and has From 6 April, an exhibition in the mill died and 700 were injured. shaped us in return. will explore the fight for children’s People at Dunham Massey and rights and compare the lives of The Lakes inspired the people who Quarry Bank had direct links to Samuel and Robert Hyde Greg, children then and now, through formed the first environmental this dramatic event and research from the mill-owning family at personal stories from Quarry Bank’s movement that led to the creation is being carried out to explore Quarry Bank, were also present archive, new research with the of the National Trust. their different experiences. at Peterloo. Seeing the clash from University of Manchester and ‘This Land is Our Land’ will feature close quarters, Samuel was critical contributions from local children. Artist family Grace Surman, Gary contributions from many different of the cover-up of the massacre. Winters and their two young children people who live, work and are Hope and Merrick will also be talking Images ©National Trust inspired by the Lakes. Writers to visitors at Dunham Massey and Robert Macfarlane, Sarah Hall, Quarry Bank about rights and Owner of Dunham Massey, Hunter Davies and George Monbiot, responsibilities to create an artwork George Harry Grey was the 6th and artist Julian Heaton Cooper, are inspired by Peterloo and what it Earl of Stamford and Warrington, among those who will reveal what means today. The work will be and Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire. this special place means to them. showcased at both places as well as He commanded the Cheshire being part of Peterloo 2019, a special Yeomanry, who were ordered to commemoration project being led by break up the demonstration, but Manchester Histories and People’s it’s unclear what his role was on For more information visit History Museum. that day. nationaltrust.org.uk/north/peoples-landscapes ©National Trust Images ©National Trust

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nationaltrust.org.uk/north-west nationaltrust.org.uk/the-lakes There’s nothing better in the colder months than curling up with a good book. Our teams Find some headspace Start a in the North West are doing just that and have bookmarked the start of the year to At any time of year, a bit of headspace in the outdoors can do take a closer look at their reading pile…. wonders. And even in the colder months, there are plenty of special places across the North West to stroll, run or cycle to new chapter Special page-turners clear the head and get the blood pumping. ’s ‘little white books’ are being celebrated in the Lakes this year in a new exhibition at the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Over a century after they were written, ‘Telling Tales’ explores why her stories still hold a special place in our hearts today. The much-loved characters will also be popping up at Hill Top as a

local willow sculptor brings the tales Serra de Images/Arnhel Trust ©National to life. Look out for your favourite animal friends, including Jemima A look at book care Puddle-Duck and Tom Kitten. The house team at Speke Hall will be Formby Another important book in the looking after centuries-old books and ©National Trust Images/John Millar Images/John Trust ©National National Trust’s collection will be papers over the winter. Novels owned Get your body ‘Tudor-ready’.... opened up later this year to show by those who lived at Speke, detailed If you like to find calm and clarity what makes it so special. The only records of the estate and fragments through exercise, join a Night Run surviving copy of the Sarum Missal Of course, thinking about health and wellbeing isn’t a modern thing – of the original William Morris at Speke Hall or Sticklebarn printed by William Caxton in the you can find out about the Tudors’ approach to food and exercise at wallpaper will all be given some – there’s something a bit magical 15th century lives in the library at Little Moreton Hall, when it reopens in April after its winter rewire special attention thanks to the about running under the stars. Or Lyme. We acquired this unique project, with changing activities exploring how to get your body money you helped us raise in the head to Fell Foot on the southern book 10 years ago, with the support ‘Tudor-ready’! 2018 raffle. shores of to cycle of the Heritage Lottery Fund, along the lakeshore or pull on your See What’s on for more info. and you’ll have the chance to see The library at Lyme will be getting a Blea Tarn wetsuit and try out water sports – different pages throughout the deep clean in January and February as ©National Trust Images/James Dobson Images/James Trust ©National Quarry Bank the new heated changing rooms summer, showing off the beauty well, to prepare for the book-themed ©National Trust Images/John Millar Images/John Trust ©National mean you can still enjoy the and secrets hidden inside. year. Books will be checked over and f you’re looking for an invigorating For some extra peace and quiet, tranquillity of the water in delicate work will be carried out to walk and a winter warmer, explore Arnside and Silverdale have coastal the winter. ensure they go on to tell their stories Ithe rugged slopes of the Langdales and woodland walks for you to for many years. Dunham Massey will then head into the National Trust pub discover. Take the short climb up to also be delving deeper into its book at Sticklebarn for a fire-side meal. At the top of Arnside Knott – it’s the Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/north- collection in the 18th-century library, Quarry Bank, walk along the River ideal spot for a mindful moment, with west for more ideas of places to as well as the never-before-explored Bollin’s new accessible path and warm views stretching across Morecambe find a bit of headspace near you. Stamford Estate archives, to give up with a hot chocolate in the café Bay in one direction and the Lakeland And see page 8 for active spring them some TLC. (top tip: to keep that zen feeling fells in the other. Borrowdale, getaways. going, grab a window seat with a Alderley Edge and Formby also Lacey Images/Chris Trust ©National view over the water). fit the bill if you want to get away from the crowds in a peaceful place. ©National Trust Images/John Millar Images/John Trust ©National Nature’s Enjoy family time this spring Champions As the sun starts to shine through the clouds, we’ve got loads of ideas for getting out on a Dunham Massey has been an important green space for local people for family adventure and plenty of hands-on centuries. Throughout its life, the working estate has been looked after activities to keep your little adventurers busy. If outdoor adventures are more your by lots of people who’ve played an important role in shaping the green thing, pull on your wellies and get stuck in to wild art at Rufford Old oasis that’s enjoyed by so many today. Hall, plant seeds from Townend or become a nature detective at s part of the People’s Other ‘nature champions’ featured Once the portraits have set off Sticklebarn. You can also test your Landscapes programme in in the exhibition include Gardeners’ there’ll still be plenty to see, as bushcraft skills at Footprint or have A2019, Dunham Massey is World presenter Roy Lancaster, who we’ll be shining a light on local a go at water sports at Fell Foot’s celebrating the people – past and travelled the world on plant-finding green guardians: from the rangers second Outdoor Festival. present – who could be called expeditions, and environmentalist and gardeners who care for ‘nature’s champions’. Through a and champion of organic farming and Dunham Massey to the unsung

Fell Foot Lacey Images/Chris Trust ©National partnership exhibition with the gardening, His Royal Highness The heroes who do their bit for nature National Portrait Gallery and a series Prince of Wales. every day. And spring wouldn’t be complete of events, you’ll be able to join in with without a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt the very live debates surrounding the An oil painting of one of the founders Keep an eye out for walks, talks and (or two or three). Search high and natural world. of the National Trust, Octavia Hill, events happening throughout the low during the Easter holidays, at will also be on display, along with a year to join in. places including Dunham Massey The exhibition ‘Faces of Change: portrait of children’s writer, artist and Tarn Hows, to find all the clues Nature’s Champions’ will open for and conservationist Beatrix Potter. you need to collect your special three months on 23 March. It’ll feature Other recognisable faces include nationaltrust.org.uk/ Beatrix Potter by Delmar Banner, 1938 © National Portrait Gallery, London Gallery, © National Portrait 1938 Banner, Delmar by Potter Beatrix

©National Trust Images/Megan Taylor Images/Megan ©National Trust Cadbury chocolate treat. over 30 portraits, including oil paintings, Linda McCartney, Dame Vivienne dunham-massey sculpture and photographs, from the Westwood and The Clash front Beatrix Potter et crafty at Wray Castle and At Quarry Bank, check out the National Portrait Gallery Collection. man, Joe Strummer. take on the Great Wray Castle brand new family trail inside the Ways to be a nature champion GDrawing Challenge, help mill, created by children’s author From the author of My Family Dunham Massey is the first venue create a sky of paper birds or make Philip Ardagh. You can also hunt for for the exhibition before it travels special Mother’s Day masks or the bugs and beasties who live in and Other Animals, Gerald to Attingham in Shropshire and Join a monthly beach clean on the fascinators. the house at Lyme or look for Durrell, to broadcaster Sir Upton House in Warwickshire later Whitehaven Coast, or lend a hand Beatrix Potter’s cheeky rat David Attenborough, you’ll in the year. with planting heather on 11 April. There are other artsy activities You can also help us count the character Samuel Whiskers 2019 Co, & Warne © Frederick Whiskers Samuel have the chance to get up happening across the North West and his family at Hill Top. orchids and butterflies atArnside too, including Easter card making at and Silverdale or get stuck in with See What’s on for close and personal with the Allan Bank, Tudor crafts at Speke planting primroses in the meadow more details. faces of those who’ve shaped Hall, egg decorating atGawthorpe at Wray Castle. Hall and rock art at Wordsworth the world we live in, and For more ideas, visit House and Garden. Samuel Whiskers discover their green legacy. nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering ©National Trust Images/Eric McDonald Images/Eric Trust ©National

2 Spring 2019 nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk Spring 2019 7 Get your floral fix this spring May On sunny days it’s easy to think summer has arrived. Head out on a wildflower walk with the rangers at February Lyme, see the wisteria start to bloom As spring starts to stir, wander at Hill Top or discover carpets of through carpets of snowdrops in the bluebells – look out for a sea of blue winter garden at Dunham Massey in the woodland at Speke Hall and – it’s one of the largest of its kind Rufford Old Hall. in the UK and has over 250,000 snowdrops, along with iris, cyclamen and narcissi. Look out for delicate crocuses as they begin to appear in the gardens at Rufford Old Hall too. ©National Trust Images/John Miller Images/John Trust ©National March April The nodding heads of daffodils can Colourful tulips take over as spring brighten up the dullest of days. continues and there’ll be tulip There’ll be thousands waiting to festivities at Dunham Massey, where welcome you along the drive at they planted 17,000 bulbs last year. Speke Hall and in the aptly named Look out for tulips and daffodils at Yellow Meadow at Dunham Massey. Wordsworth House and Garden For wild daffodils, head into Brigsteer too, plus a ‘host of golden daffodils’ Woods at Sizergh. Thanks to your on the shore of Ullswater and in donations, we’ll be adding the last Dora’s Field in Grasmere. Wray Castle plants to the restored South Rockery Hill Top ©National Trust Images/Val Corbett Images/Val ©National Trust ©National Trust Images/Steven Barber Images/Steven Trust ©National at Wray Castle too.

The Bell Tree

You’ll discover nature-inspired art in the heart of Speke Hall’s woodland too, where an ancient oak tree has been transformed by award-winning artist Serena Korda. Inspired by the folklore of the bluebells that grow beneath its branches, ‘The Bell Tree’ celebrates the dark side of the fairy kingdom through a sculptural sound installation with over 300 ceramic bells.

© Jones Dave ©National Trust Images/John Millar Images/John Trust ©National

Low Wray Campsite, East Lodge, Lyme

Windermere This dog-friendly cottage is tucked Active holidays away on the edge of Lyme’s historic Pitch your tent, pick a camping pod deer park, with views to the Cage Kick start your year with an active or try out a new tree tent in this lakeside campsite and let the hunting lodge and over Kinder Scout. outdoor break this spring. stresses and strains of everyday life There are miles of footpaths and disappear. You can take an early running routes from the front door, morning stroll along the shore, hire or you can bring your bike and a bike to visit nearby Viewing explore parts of the estate on Station, then enjoy a night under two wheels. the stars. Further afield Bird How, Eskdale valley Look out for some brand new places Get well and truly off the beaten opening in 2019. From spring you can track in this peaceful, quirky retreat. set up camp in a bothy at Malham A former cow barn, Bird How offers Tarn, perfect for exploring the rolling simple but cosy accommodation and Yorkshire Dales, and there’ll be a is an ideal base for some of the Lake cosy cottage at Wallington in District’s most challenging walks. It’s Northumberland, with acres of walks great for a digital detox too – there’s and cycle hire on the doorstep. no phone signal – making it an ideal place to reconnect with nature.

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