The History of Keswick

Documents show that Keswick was first recorded as a settlement in the 13th century when it was known as Cese-wic. This indicates that the town was a market for cheese, and is where the current name of Keswick derives from.

In 1276, the town was granted a charter to become a market town with the market being held every Saturday, just as it is today.

Keswick followed the rest of Cumbria during the 16th century, by joining the mining industry. Famously, the town was the source of the world's first graphite pencils.

Today, Keswick remains a market town but it's industries are mainly centred around tourism, with multitude of holiday accomoodation, attractions and wonderful scenery on offer.