Whilst having a break in the Lake District a few weeks ago, I was interested by the traditional stone work used in the construction of the buildings around the National Park. The craftsmanship on the buildings, both old and new, is so intricate and detailed, and the result is buildings which fit in perfectly with the beautiful surrounding scenery, whilst still being outstanding to look at themselves.
Beside our hotel there was a building being constructed, and (presumably to save time and money) the building was being clad with around 5 inches of stone. In a nearby village we travelled through, rows of shops had been rebuilt, but again clad with the same traditional stone to maintain the traditional look on the facade of a contemporary building.
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