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Flower time in the Oberland: The holiday watercolours of Eleanor Rawnsley 

A snapshot of the Rawnsley's private lives and holidays in Europe displayed in the house where they lived.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Displayed for the first time, this collection of watercolours and small black and white photographs will give you a glimpse into the the private lives of the Rawnsleys.

Discover a snapshot of genteel tourism in the mountain resorts of the Alps and the Dolomites, while the shadow of the first world war loomed over Europe.

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Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

On private road about 300metres (0.2miles) uphill from Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in village centre. Blue Badge parking. Not accessible by mobility scooter. Accessible toilet on ground floor. Induction loop. Steps to upper floor of house.

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