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Winnats Pass DIX02_01_029
Filename: dix02_01_029.jpg
Size: 6144 x 4494 (5.3MB)
Date: 26th July 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Winnats Pass DIX02_01_029
WINNATS PASS, CASTLETON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE. A couple standing at the head of Winnats Pass. In the early 1930s Winnats Pass was the site of a rally, attended by 10, 000 people, to campaign for access to the moors and other open countryside. Around the same time a mass trespass of nearby Kinder Scout by ramblers and members of the Young Communist League took place. This act of civil disobedience occured just 5 months before the passing of the Rights of Way Act in 1932 and arguably helped to pave the way for the establishment of Britains first National Trail, the Pennine Way long distance footpath in 1965
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Dramatic Limestone Gorge Rural Landscape Track Peak District Telegraph Poles
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This print captures the essence of Winnats Pass, a picturesque limestone gorge nestled in the heart of Derbyshire's High Peak. Standing proudly at the head of this dramatic landscape are a couple, their figures dwarfed by the towering hills that surround them. But this image holds more than just natural beauty. In the early 1930s, Winnats Pass became a rallying point for thousands of people who sought access to moors and open countryside. A historic rally attended by an astounding 10,000 individuals took place here, marking a significant moment in the fight for public rights to roam. Around the same time as this rally, another act of civil disobedience occurred nearby on Kinder Scout when ramblers and members of the Young Communist League staged a mass trespass. This bold action happened just months before the Rights of Way Act was passed in 1932, which ultimately paved the way for Britain's first National Trail -the iconic Pennine Way long-distance footpath established in 1965. As you gaze upon this rural landscape with its rugged track cutting through it and telegraph poles dotting its horizon, let your imagination transport you back to those pivotal moments in history when ordinary people came together to shape our nation's outdoor heritage. This print is not only an exquisite portrayal of nature's wonders but also serves as a powerful reminder of how collective action can lead to lasting change.
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