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Famous CumbriansYou are in: Cumbria > People > Famous Cumbrians > Coniston & Donald Campbell  Coniston Old Man from Brantwood Coniston & Donald CampbellConiston - steeped in history and the home of a number of world records - is set in the centre of the Lake District. Coniston & Donald CampbellConiston in Norse means "King's Town" Old Man in Norse means "Pile of Stones" The water was originally called 'Thorstein Mere' The bed of the lake is owned by the Rawden Smith Trust who control the moorings, jetties, etc Donald Malcolm Campbell, son of Sir Malcolm Campbell, was born in Horley, Surrey on 23 March 1921 Donald was the first person to complete an officially timed run with a jet-propelled hydroplane, on 23 July 1955, at Ullswater The modern town owes much of it's size to copper mining in the 19th Century which brought over 500 jobs. Coniston is often omitted from the agendas of visitors to the county in favour of areas such as Grasmere and Windermere. By doing so they miss out on some fantastic scenery, great walks, world records and industrial heritage. The Old Man of Coniston at 803m dominates the landscape above the town, which is built out of the native gray and green slate. A railway built in 1859 to take the copper and slate towards the deep water port at Barrow soon made Coniston a tourist destination.  John Ruskin, the Victoria philosopher and artist, made his home near to the town at Brantwood and is buried in the parish church. Donald Campbell, who along with his father set a number of water speed world records on Coniston Water, is buried in the new parish cemetery. This can be found about 200m from the original parish graveyard. The team who are restoring the ill fated jet boat of Donald Campbell, are hoping it may once again run on the waters of Coniston; if members of the National Park agree. Sarah Wadeson reports from Coniston.
Help playing audio/video Going out on the waterTwo ferry services are available on Coniston. The National Trust operates the Steam Yacht Gondola whilst a private company, Coniston Launch operates a 30 seat boat. Steam Yacht GondolaThe Steam Yacht Gondola was first launched in 1859 and following complete renovation by the Trust, now provides a steam-powered passenger service on Coniston Water. Travelling on the 'Gondola' is an experience in its own right and the perfect way to enjoy some of Britain鈥檚 most dramatic scenery from the yacht鈥檚 opulent interior. It carries 86 passengers. Until the coming of the railway in 1859, the 5.5 mile ribbon of Coniston Water was a remote and little-visited place. One year later, the railway company launched the elegant, 84-foot steam yacht Gondola as an added attraction for tourists and it continued to ply the lake until its retirement in 1936. last updated: 21/05/2009 at 11:20 SEE ALSOYou are in: Cumbria > People > Famous Cumbrians > Coniston & Donald Campbell |
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