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Scafell Pike

The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.

Cumbria, England

Ravenglass Roman Bath House

These Roman ruins in England’s Lake District are 2,000 years old, but look pretty good for their age.

Cumbria, England

Epiacum

A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.

Cumbria, England

Merzbarn

The sculptural remains of the last home of a legendary Dada artist.

Cumbria, England

Hardknott Roman Fort

One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.

Grange-over-Sands, England

Grange Lido

Abandoned for over 20 years, this art deco seaside swimming pool is a magnificent waste.

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Grasmere, England

Dove Cottage

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

12 miles from Cumbria

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Another strange effect of a profoundly strange storm.

by Natasha Frost

October 19, 2017