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Our trip went by very quickly and we had limited opportunity to go anywhere outside the southern Lake District, but we did spend a fantastic afternoon at Blackwell. The craftsmanship preserved in the house and in the furniture they have aquired is first class, for sure. There are many castles...

Terrific additions. My daughter will be so thrilled to be dragged around to all these places, and making room in her suitcase, especially as she lives in fear of someday inheriting all my "stuff."

Thanks very much for your suggestions, folks! We will visit at least a few of them and report back in a few weeks.

I sometimes spin like a turbine and was once compared with the Tasmanian Devil of Bugs Bunny fame, but that's not it. I chose the handle "volute" because I've carved a bunch of them on chairs.

These are great suggestions - much appreciated! Are any of the markets worth visiting for tools?

I am visiting relatives in the Lake District, as well as going to London, in July and wonder where I can go to buy old tools or see interesting woodworking exhibits? Possibly also in Lancaster. The information I can find on line about London market stalls and stores appears to be a bit dated...