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Alfred Wainwright stone plaque

Commemorative plaque
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This stone commemorative plaque records: Pause and remember Alfred Wainwright. Fellwalker, guide book author and illustrator who loved this valley. Lift your eyes to Haystacks his favourite place. 1907-1991.
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Alfred Wainwright was a renowned fell-walker, author, and artist best known for his detailed guidebooks and hand-drawn maps of the Lake District, significantly influencing outdoor recreation and tourism in Britain.

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