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Buttermere

British  
/ ˈbʌtəˌmɪə /

noun

  1. a lake in NW England, in Cumbria, in the Lake District, southwest of Keswick. Length: 2 km (1.25 miles)

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The star was seen parachuting into the Buttermere area in September 2021 but the footage has just been released.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

One in Buttermere became a tourist attraction but was later found toppled.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

The artist initially set out to recreate his favourite spot, Buttermere, but the model has since grown across 69 boards and now expands as far as Keswick.

From BBC • May 28, 2023

He swapped paint brushes for building blocks during the pandemic, setting out to recreate his favourite spot Buttermere.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2022

The next day we went upon an expedition to Crummock and Buttermere, which, though fatiguing, we enjoyed highly, having a fine row upon the lake.

From Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. by Hall, Edward B.