Over the Sands to the Lakes

Description

In 1860, the renowned Lancashire writer Edwin Waugh set off on a journey by foot and rail across Morecambe Bay, Furness, and the South Lakes, capturing the landscapes, people, and communities of the time in vivid detail. From bustling market towns to quiet coastal villages, his observations offer a fascinating glimpse into Victorian life in the North West.

Now, more than 160 years later, modern travellers can still follow in Waugh’s footsteps, visiting many of the same towns, villages, and even historic inns he encountered along the way.

Over the Sands to the Lakes is both a captivating historical account and an invitation to rediscover a journey that has stood the test of time.