Raymond Dennison's Movie Gallery

The films below were shot by Raymond Dennison, a cine film enthusiast and former Chairman of Windermere Lake Cruises.

These footage was recorded in the 1970s/1980s and offer a fascinating insight into Windermere's boating history. They were digitised and published online in autumn 2023.

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Ladyholme – a new modern launch for Windermere in 1973

Miss Cumbria – a new modern launch for Windermere in 1974

The delivery, refit, and sea trials of Miss Cumbria – a launch on Windermere in 1974.

The arrival of Miss Lakeland

The delivery, refit, and sea trials of Miss Lakeland – a launch on Windermere in 1985.

The arrival of Miss Westmorland

The delivery, craning in and sea trials of Miss Lakeland – a launch on Windermere in 1988.

What do you do in the winter, boatman?

A behind-the-scenes look at the winter maintenance role of a Windermere Lake Cruises boatman.

A fire at an Ambleside Boathouse

A dramatic lakeshore fire near Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier.

The building of a new Aquarius Pier in Bowness Bay

A fascinating look at the construction of Aquarius Pier – a new pier on the south-western side of Bowness Bay on Windermere.