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The Lake District Historical Facts

3 Interesting and historical facts about The Lake District.

Bill Gates & The Lake District

The computer billionaire Bill Gates is reputed to have purchased £1,500,000 of slate quarried from the Lake District, for use in his swimming pool.

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Longest, Steepest, Tallest in England

The Lake District is home to England's longest Lake (Windermere), its steepest road (Hardknott Pass), its tallest mountain (Scafell Pike) and the World's Biggest Liar Competition!

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England's Largest National Park

The Lake District National Park is the largest National Park in England.

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