Today, they are in the Lake District celebrating 150 years of the Ullswater steam boats,
and watching the annual ritual of salmon fisherman keeping alive a Viking tradition of
fishing with wings. Bettany Hughes discovers how the dramatic scenery inspired one of
England's most famous poets.
The Lakes District
Countrywise · Season 1 · Episode 11
Today, they are in the Lake District celebrating 150 years of the Ullswater steam boats,
and watching the annual ritual of salmon fisherman keeping alive a Viking tradition of
fishing with wings. Bettany Hughes discovers how the dramatic scenery inspired one of
England's most famous poets.
and watching the annual ritual of salmon fisherman keeping alive a Viking tradition of
fishing with wings. Bettany Hughes discovers how the dramatic scenery inspired one of
England's most famous poets.
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Season
1
Episode
11
Air Date
21/May/2009
Air Time
20:00
Runtime
30 min
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