It appears Gretel is related to half of England. William the Conqueror, in his
generosity, gifted a slice of the Cumbrian countryside (and a title) to Mr Wharton.
It was time for us to lay claim to this bounty.
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| Lamerside Castle (nearly 1,000 years old) was in need of some TLC. At least there was nobody else around except for some rabbits and an former archeology student who is now putting his knowledge to work in a motorbike shop. |
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| The interior was no better. |
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| Climbing the stairs. |
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| The Manor looks more promising than the castle |
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| The 14th century walls have been tastefully incorporated with a 19th century addition. |
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| Wharton Hall's more modern extension. Unfortunately when we knocked on the door we discovered the Wharton's had lost their fortune and sold the whole caboodle to the Chippendales. |
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| The farm |
Complete with stream
And coat of arms
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