Name: The Ruskin Museum
Address: Yewdale Road, England, LA21 8DU, United Kingdom

Set in the heart of Coniston, The Ruskin Museum tells the fascinating ‘Story of Coniston’ and the many heroes that have lived and worked here.

It is a Museum for all ages with something of interest for everyone. FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY – The ‘CONISTON HEROES TRAIL’ will help your children discover local history whilst having fun.

The Ruskin Museum is a place to discover and be amazed by:

The sheer courage and endeavour of World Water and Land Speed Record holders Donald Campbell and his father Malcolm.
The inspiration of Victorian polymath John Ruskin, his influence of on our lives today and the beauty of his drawings.
The toil and resilience of the early copper miners and quarry men.
The imagination of Arthur Ransome and his tales of Swallows and Amazons The bravery of the first rock climbers, founders of the Mountain Rescue
The creativity and dedication of the Langdale Linen and Lace makers.

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The Ruskin Museum

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