The Radical Steps, Kirkby Lonsdale © David Smith cc-by-sa/2.0

2016

SD6178 : The Radical Steps, Kirkby Lonsdale

taken 8 years ago, near to Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England

This is 1 of 3 images, with title The Radical Steps, Kirkby Lonsdale in this square

The Radical Steps, Kirkby Lonsdale

According to a nearby information board: In 1820 Dr Francis Pearson, who held very strong Liberal views, obtained an order of Quarter Sessions to divert the public footpath that ran through his garden at Abbots Brow. There was a great deal of local opposition to this at the time and as a result the flight of steps that replaced the footpath became known as the Radical Steps by reason of Dr Pearson's Radical politics

Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Paths Primary Subject: Steps

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Grid Square: SD6178, 784 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: David Smith (more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 6 October, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 5 December, 2016
Subject Location: OSGB36: SD 6116 7891 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.2673N 2:35.8161W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SD 6120 7892
View Direction: West-southwest (about 247 degrees)