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History and Heritage

Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.

Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.

 You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.

For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.

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Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…

Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…

Lacra Stone Circles
Lacra Stone Circles

Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one…

St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick

St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly…

Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
Lakeland Motor Museum

A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…

Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
Penrith and Eden Museum

Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display…

St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland
St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland

St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late…

Brougham Hall
Brougham Hall

Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and…

St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated…

St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was…

Holy Trinity, Casterton
Holy Trinity, Casterton

Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and…

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle

The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the…

Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The…

The Bridge House, Ambleside
The Bridge House, Ambleside

Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of…

Archway Entrance to Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria
Jennings Brewery

The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent…

Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
The Pencil Museum

Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…

St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge

This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed…

Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle

Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of…

Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
Black Cat Distillery

Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our…

Bewcastle
Bewcastle Cross

Castle open to public at all times. Church open to public dawn to dusk. Bewcastle Cross Shaft Anglo…

St. James' Church, Whitehaven
St. James' Church, Whitehaven

A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.

Birkrigg Common
Birkrigg Common

Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows,…

St. Peter's Church, Heversham
St. Peter's Church, Heversham

St Peter’s, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building we see…

Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
Acorn Bank

A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…

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  • 7St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland
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  • 10St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
  • 11Holy Trinity, Casterton
  • 12Penrith Castle
  • 13Kendal Museum
  • 14The Bridge House, Ambleside
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  • 20Bewcastle Cross
  • 21St. James' Church, Whitehaven
  • 22Birkrigg Common
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  1. Exterior and picnic tables at Wray Castle, Low Wray, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Wray

    Address

    Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

    Telephone

    015394 33250

    wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.

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  2. St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St. Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite

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    St. Bega's Church, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QZ

    vicar@binsey.org.uk

    Keswick

    The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.

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  3. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

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    Lakeside, Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Lakeside

    Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…

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  4. St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick

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    Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN

    Keswick

    Crosthwaite Church has a long history and it is thought that Christians have worshipped on this site for nearly 1500 years. The present church was built in 118, with many interesting elements dating from the 12th to the 16th century. This church is…

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  5. Banks East Turret; Hadrian's Wall
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    Banks East Turret; Hadrian's Wall

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    Pike Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BX

    Telephone

    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Brampton

    Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.

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  6. Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    The Beacon Museum

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    The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946 592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    Whitehaven

    Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.

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  7. St Cuthbert, Aldingham
    St Cuthbert, Aldingham
    St Cuthbert, Aldingham

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    Aldingham, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9RT

    Ulverston

    Aldingham church hugs the Cumbrian side of Morecambe Bay and is open to the wild beauty of the Bay, an area of designated county landscape importance and scenic beauty.

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  8. Exterior and Entrance to Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, Cumbria
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    Senhouse Roman Museum

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    Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD

    Telephone

    01900 816168

    senhousemuseum@aol.com

    The Promenade, Maryport

    Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.

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  9. Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Bassenthwaite Lake Station

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    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.

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  10. Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Gardens at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Wordsworth House and Garden

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    Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX

    Telephone

    01900 824805

    wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Cockermouth

    Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.

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  11. Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
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    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
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    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
    Take a look around Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Family Activities at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Views and exhibitions at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House

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    Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015396 37940

    info@blackwell.org.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.

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  12. St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
    St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
    St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale

    Address

    Martindale, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2NF

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    The 'Old Church' of St Martin was built in the 1660's on the site of a probable earlier chapel dating from 1220. The church is fully open and much visited, with all entries in the visitor’s book remarking on the special atmosphere and sense of peace…

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  13. St Oswald, Dean (alexanderpkappCC-BY-SA2.0)1
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    St Oswald, Dean

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    Dean, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TH

    Workington

    In spite of the eclectic origins of its many parts, St Oswald's significance lies it its alterations and accumulation of features over time including Norman font and walls, 13th century windows, 15th century chancel and furniture by Thompson (the…

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  14. Casterton Stone Circle
    Casterton Stone Circle

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    Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2LF

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Carnforth

    Circle has a diameter of 60' and stands on a flattened mound or platform. There are 20 uprights, none more than 2' high and suggesting perhaps the kerb of a destroyed cairn.

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  15. St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
    St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
    St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Address

    St Martin's Church, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Standing at the centre of the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this Grade I listed church boasts medieval architecture, awe-inspiring stained glass windows, and a long and varied history spanning over 800 years. The earliest records of a church at…

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  16. Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

    Address

    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

    Telephone

    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

    Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk from Keswick town centre, enjoy a beer where it’s brewed. Explore on a tour, visit our Brewery Shop, and relax in our Flying Fox Bar.

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  17. St. Andrew's Church, Dacre
    St. Andrew's Church, Dacre
    St. Andrew's Church, Dacre

    Address

    Dacre, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 0HL

    admin@dacrechurch.com

    PENRITH

    A beautiful Norman church on site of 7th century monastery in peaceful Lakeland location and home of the Dacre Bears, four unique medieval stone statues.

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  18. Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head
    Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head
    Hawes Junction Chapel, Garsdale Head

    Address

    Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PT

    Sedbergh

    Mount Zion Chapel was opened in 1876, the same year in which the Midland Railway Company opened the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, serving the local community of railway employees and farmers.

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  19. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Haverthwaite Station

    Address

    Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Haverthwaite Station Nr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.

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  20. Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
    Aerial view of Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Ben Barden Photography
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Employees turning a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Visitors aboard a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Phil Green
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Visitors aboard a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train having cream tea © Ben Barden Photography
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway trains © Charlotte Graham
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Mark Fielding
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
    Aerial view of Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Ben Barden Photography
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Employees turning a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Charlotte Graham
    Visitors aboard a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Phil Green
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Visitors aboard a Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train having cream tea © Ben Barden Photography
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway trains © Charlotte Graham
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Mark Fielding
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

    Address

    Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…

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