Alfred Wainwright MBE (17 January 1907 – 20 January 1991), who preferred to be known as A. Wainwright[1] or A.W., was a British fellwalker, guidebook author and illustrator. His seven …

About Alfred Wainwright Alfred Wainwright (1907 – 1991) is, perhaps, best-known for his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, a series of seven volumes describing the natural features, routes …

Explore the publishing and printing history of Alfred Wainwright. This site features rare items and untold stories from his life and works.

Sep 4, 2021 · Alfred Wainwright remains synonymous with the Lake District, but why is the connection so enduring?

Dec 4, 2024 · Now a special exhibition is set to shine the spotlight on the life and work of the fell-walking pioneer. 2025 will be the 70th anniversary year of Wainwright’s first Lakeland fell …

BBC 4 Documentary on famous Lakeland Pictorial book writer Alfred Wainwright. Originally from Blackburn Lancashire. Alfred Wainwright MBE was a British fellwalker, guidebook author and …

Feb 7, 2024 · Alfred Wainwright is synonymous with the Lake District and, thanks to his popular guides, he made the fells accessible to the masses and revolutionised fell walking. But who …

Alfred Wainwright 1907 - 1991 Born in Blackburn, Lancashire he first visited the Lake District when he was 23 and fell in love with the area. He later moved to Kendal and devoted his life to …

Alfred Wainwright Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991) will always be known for his seven Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. These handwritten and hand-drawn works of art have given …

Aug 5, 2020 · Alfred Wainwright first published his guide book ‘A Coast to Coast Walk’ in 1973 and described it as “a book for walkers with a liking for long distance unofficial expeditions.” …