Ravenglass

Roman finds have been a major boost to other parts of northern England, notably along Hadrian's Wall and its outstations, which include Glannaventa naval base at Ravenglass, on the Cumbrian coast, whose 12ft-high walls are among the highest Roman remains in Britain.

Cumbria gets major tourism boost 2010

After an unsuccessful attempt to buy the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway they ordered two Pacific locomotives - Green Goddess and Northern Chief (seen here), but before they were delivered Zborowski was killed when he burrowed his Merc into a tree during the Italian Grand Prix.

Railway Light Peter Ashley 2008

The journey up Eskdale, from Ravenglass to Boot, is by a miniature railway, with the oddest little engine and a carriage or two of primitive simplicity.

The Odd Women George Gissing 1880

From Ravenglass, just below here, there's a little line runs up Eskdale to a terminus at the foot of Scawfell, a place called Boot.

The Odd Women George Gissing 1880

Having discovered the train which would take them to Ravenglass, and connect with one on the Eskdale line, they agreed to meet at the station.

The Odd Women George Gissing 1880

Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Cockermouth, all nearly equally accessible from the

Rides on Railways Samuel Sidney 1848

It is said that the family originally resided nearer the sea, at a place not far from the town of Ravenglass, where at present are the ruins of an old Roman castle, called Walls

Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) John Roby 1821

Our patch goes as far as Ravenglass and we're hard pushed at the best of times.

Evening Mail news round-up 2010

Saturday, August 7 (at 3pm) there is an afternoon tea of home-made produce and a bring and buy at Esk View House, Ravenglass.

Whitehaven News headlines 2010

Our patch goes as far as Ravenglass and we're hard pushed at the best of times.

Evening Mail news round-up 2010