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In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Grasmere like this:
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.
Grasmere is now part of WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS Unitary Authority. Click here for graphs and data of how WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Grasmere itself, go to Statistics.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Grasmere, in Westmorland and Furness and Westmorland | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/750
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
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