Lake Windermere - Framed Picture 16" x 16"

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It has been one of the country's most popular places for holidays and summer homes since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847. Historically forming part of the border between Lancashire and Westmorland, it is now within the county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.

The word 'Windermere' is thought to translate as " 'Winand or Vinand's lake'.

In 1930, Sir Henry Segrave broke the world water speed record on Windermere in his boat, Miss England II at an average speed of 98.76 mph. On the third run over the course, off Belle Grange, the boat capsized. Segrave's mechanic, Victor Helliwell drowned, but Segrave was rescued by support boats. He died a short time later of his injuries. Segrave was one of the few people in history who have held the world land speed record and water speed record simultaneously.