- Born
- Died
- Alfred Wainwright was born on January 17, 1907 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, UK. He was married to Betty McNally and Ruth Holden. He died on January 20, 1991 in Kendal, Cumbria, England, UK.
- SpousesBetty McNally(1970 - January 20, 1991) (his death)Ruth Holden(1931 - 1967) (divorced, 1 child)
- Author of the well-respected books "Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells" (colloquially known as the Wainwright Guides) which are a guide to the walking in the Lake District, illustrated with his line drawings and with all text hand-written by him instead of being typeset.
- [talking about his wish to have his ashes scattered on Hay Stacks, his favourite hill in the Lake District] "If you dear readers should get a bit of grit in your boots as you are crossing Hay Stacks in the years to come, please treat it with respect. It might be me."
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