Dry stone walling experts from 14 countries descended on Ambleside in September for the 12th International Dry Stone Walling Congress.

Over three days, 130 delegates heard about the importance of dry stone walling around the globe – from Britain, across Europe to America and Australia – from 33 speakers. They also got the chance to help to build a new dry stone seat at the entrance to the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus, under the watchful eye of local...

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