"THE PLACE I CONSIDER TO BE THE
       NICEST SUMMER RESORT IN
         CUMBERLAND, AND  WHY?"
 
 
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PRIZE WINNER.
 
Dear Uncle Sam, - I do not think you could find a prettier little spot in  
Cumberland than Santon Bridge. It is about five miles from Drigg. It nestles in  
a valley, and it is so quiet and peaceful you could hardly think it was  
inhabited, being mostly undisturbed by tourists. There are lovely shady walks  all 
round, through leafy woods, and if you climb Irton Fell you have a splendid  
view of the sea and the country for many a mile. There is just one old 
fashioned  inn at Santon Bridge, which is also a farm house; a post-office, which is 
also a  small general shop; a blacksmith's forge, a few thatched cottages, and 
that is  all. - Your affectionate nephew,
 
B. GARLAND, Wasdale Head.
 
 
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COMMENDED.
 
Dear Uncle Sam, - My favourite Cumberland resort is Keswick. The reason why  
I like it is because it is a nice and healthy place, and there are plenty of  
enjoyments. Some go to the place where the lead pencils are made. Some go to  
ride in the country around Keswick, and to climb the mountains, and look at 
the  scenery. some go to sail on the lake and to look at the waterfall.- From 
your  affectionate nephew,
 
Herbert S. IRELAND,
Schoolhouse, Hensingham.
 
 
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Dear Uncle Sam, - The summer resort I like the best is Eskdale. It is very  
pleasant to go upon the mountains and view the scenery around, which is rugged. 
 Then the air is so fresh and pure which blows over from the mountains. This 
is a  very healthy summer resort. I remain your affectionate nephew,
 
James Dixon HARKER,
Keekle Cottage.
 
 
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Dear Uncle Sam, - I consider the best summer resort in Cumberland to be St.  
Bees. This is a very healthy place, and many people visit it from large towns. 
 There are seats on the beach to sit on and watch the tide rolling in and 
out.  There are also bathing vans to go out to bathe in. The sea breeze is very  
refreshing. - I remain, your affectionate nephew,
 
William BOADLE,
Keekle Bank.
 
 
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Dear Uncle Sam, - I think the best resort is Keswick. There are many  
attractive sights here, such as Derwentwater, Friar's Crag, &c. Skiddaw is  close 
beside Keswick, and a grand view may be seen from such mountains as this.  In the 
town there are the pencil works and Fitz Park. It is very interesting to  
some people to go to the pencil works, and see the pencils being made. In Fitz  
Park a person may sit down and watch people play at bowls , cricket, and lawn  
tennis. There is also a fountain in this park, where you may have a drink. - I 
 remain, your affectionate nephew,
 
R. W. SMITH, 
5, Marine-Terrace,
Hensingham.
 
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