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#ThrowbackThursday January edition – YHA Black Sail

YHA Black Sail started life as a simple shepherd’s hut and it still retains that charm today. Here’s a little hostel history… YHA Black Sail was officially opened on 14th April 1933, by Mrs Wakefield, YHA Lakeland Region Executive Committee member. G M Trevelyan,...

Ruby Higton | Jan 17, 2019 | 3 min read

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YHA Black Sail – 85 Years of History

This week marks the 85th anniversary of the opening of one of YHA’s most loved and cherished hostels, YHA Black Sail. Having opened to the public on the morning of 14th April 1933, the hostel has since provided a haven of warmth, shelter and delight to generations...

Ruby Higton | Apr 12, 2018 | 2 min read

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