The Lake District

The Lake District (1950) – M.J.B. Baddeley (Ward Lock and Co)
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Step back into post-war Britain with this charmingly outdated yet oddly delightful guide to the Lake District, penned by M.J.B. Baddeley and published by Ward Lock & Co in 1950. Expect nostalgic ramblings, forgotten footpaths, and directions that reference landmarks that no longer exist.

Filled with vintage maps, lovingly verbose prose, and suggestions for scenic walks where the sheep vastly outnumber the tourists (at least in 1950), this book is perfect for armchair ramblers, retro travel geeks, or anyone who just really likes crumbly old guidebooks.

Dog-eared, possibly scribbled in, and smelling faintly of someone’s granddad’s attic—this is a true Crappy Old Book classic.

Great condition with 20 maps and plans. The maps are full colour and fold out to quite a size. Its an amazing little book.

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