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The sketches shown here are the images that I have so far produced for this "Wainwright". The views are taken from the exact spot where A.W. stood to illustrate his seven pictorial guides. The comparative views are mainly different due to the time of day, weather conditions and seasonal differences. The originals of my sketches are approximately twice as wide and twice as high as A.W's pen and ink drawings. I have added notes to give more information to each sketch.

All images are the copyright of the artist.

To obtain these references has required 3 days of walking: 18/9/07, 1/9/09, 16/4/10 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Low Pike                                                      1657'

Low Pike from Rydal Beck 1/9/09

I was very lucky to get this view as the day was one of low cloud. There was just a fleeting moment when the summit of the fell came into view.

The Rock Step. 18/9/07

The situation hasn't eased here and a little light scrambling is required.

The Summit. 18/09/07

A small cairn now adorns the summit rock. High Pike in the distance.

High Sweden Bridge 16/4/10

By including the background I have featured the wall behind which I conclude wasn't actually there in AW's day.

Fell Complete.

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