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Child labour is hard to imagine in 21 Century Britain, but 100 years ago and certainly 150 years ago it was not uncommon. It was work or the work house! Many northern families had little choice but to end up working in a Bobbin Mill. One of the oldest surviving and working Bobbin Mills can be found
The Motor museum at Backbarrow  is a great family day out and ideal if the weather is not very good out side.Who said it rains in the Lake district?The museum is  a feast for your eyes and has a  unique collection of 30,000 exhibits, that includes 140 classic cars and motorbikes, all carefully
I have to share with you a fabulous eatery in Kendal, so that the next time you visit Fell view or Woodside you can go.I discovered the 2 Sisters Cafe in Kendal and have since found they have two cafes, so I will have to go and try that one out. I am confident it will be as good as the one in Kendal.