The spinning gallery at Bellman Houses
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The spinning gallery at Bellman Houses
Image: © Karl and Ali Taken: 12 Jan 2013
Galleries such as this one were used as a work space for tasks like spinning wool or knitting. The light was much better than indoors at a time when artificial lighting (candles or lamps) was expensive and windows small. They usually face away from the prevailing weather and the gallery roof keeps the rain off. The house and barn are Grade II listed http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-76386-bellman-houses-granary-and-attached-barn- Here are some other Lakeland spinning galleries Image Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.339602
Longitude
-2.916049