As Easter approaches it is an opportune time to reflect upon another anniversary for Glaramara - it’s 87th.   The largely treeless land was purchased by the Co- Operative Holiday Association (CHA) from the Leconfield Estate in 1934 and the building was completed in...

Following the theme of previous historical posts - Glaramara through the decades - here is some personal experience of one lady from Stockport who spoke of of her "gap year‟ in 1951 spent working for CHA at Glaramara.   - it involved plenty of hard work for the Host...

The older photos were taken in 1937 shortly after the construction of Glaramara. The comparison with the recent photos shows how some aspects remain the same even after 85 years. Thank you to Liverpool Catholic Ramblers for sharing these online.  

Following on from an earlier post on Borrowdale,  here is a little bit more information which may be of interest. Borrowdale takes its name from the Scandinavian borgardalr, meaning “the valley of the fort‟. The remains of a supposed Romano-British fort lie on the...

Summer Holidays at Borrowdale 1962.   In perhaps more simpler times (although tougher in many ways) this leaflet provides an interesting example of that era.  Whilst the quality of reproduction is not the best,  hopefully it is clear enough to provide a small insight...

Here are some short passages from a charming and insightful diary of a visitor to Glaramara during the Second World War.    From the scaling of Scafell Pike (in January),  to listening to classical piano music and to consuming 'greedy' portions of food, not everything...