Grasmere, Cumbria

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Grasmere is a village in Cumbria

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Grasmere within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Grasmere in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Grasmere, par., township, and vil., NW. WestmorLand -- par., 26,090 ac. (including part of Ambleside in Windermere par.), pop. 2830; township, 7319 ac. pop. 736; vil., 3½ miles NW. of Ambleside, pop. 684; P.O., T.O. The fine sheet of water known as Grasmere is one of the most charming attractions of the Lake District. In the vicinity resided Wordsworth (1770-1850), who was buried in the churchyard. De Quincey (1785-1859) was likewise a resident.

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