Keswick is a market town and civil parish in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Historically, until 1974, it was part of the county of Cumberland. It lies within the Lake District National Park, Keswick is just north of Derwentwater and is four miles from Bassenthwaite Lake. The parish had a population of 5,243 at the 2011 census.
Keswick, Cumbria
Castlerigg stone circle
Keswick's market has been thriving for more than 700 years.
German miners sorting copper ore, 16th century
Cumberland (unitary authority)
Cumberland is a unitary authority area in Cumbria, England, which means that is a non-metropolitan county and district. It borders Scotland, Northumberland, Westmorland and Furness, and the Irish Sea. Part of the area is in the Lake District National Park and notable landmarks include Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Castle and Hadrian's Wall.
Image: The Old Town Hall, Carlisle (geograph 7247695)
Image: Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald geograph.org.uk 1510113
Image: Whitehaven harbour and town geograph.org.uk 4052749
Image: Town Centre Wkn