Buckle Yeat is situated in the village of Near Sawrey.
The name Buckle Yeat is over 300 years old and it means fasten the gate.In years gone by the gate referred to would be the gate to the village.
Near Sawrey was once home to the children's writer Beatrix Potter about whom the movie Miss Potter is all about. Hill Top Farm where she wrote many of her stories is a museum and is open to the public.
Near Sawrey
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Chilly start but the sun has burnt of the morning mist. A big day in Ulverston today, where thousands of people are expected to watch the unveiling of the much publicised and debated statue of one of Ulverstons most famous sons, Stan Laurel, along with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy.
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