Testimonials

Andrew Nichol

A close associate of Alfred Wainwright while Manager of General Printing & Book Publishing at The Westmorland Gazette, author of Behind the Scenes with Wainwright: A Publisher's Perspective of a Reluctant Celebrity

"I was hoping that, ever since I retired, someone would come along with enough enthusiasm and passion to carry the Wainwright torch. I have worked closely with Chris for four years now, and he has exceeded all my expectations in keeping the interest in Wainwright alive for the next generation."

David Rigg

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Debbie North

Former owner of the Kendal-based printers, Titus Wilson, who printed the Wainwright books for a number of years

"In all the 30 years we had been printing Wainwright books, Chris Butterfield was the only person who ever showed interest in the printing material. I therefore decided he should be its next custodian. We were doing a clear-out at the time as I was retiring from the business, and if Chris hadn't come along when he did, the material could have been lost forever."

Debbie North

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Debbie North

Freelance consultant, motivational speaker, writer, campaigner and Inclusion and diversity champion for The Outdoor Guide and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia Facebook Group

“Nothing has helped me understand Alfred Wainwright more than the articles and blogs that are written by Chris Butterfield. His dedication to seeking out all there is to know about the man is a credit to Chris, who is pleased and passionate to share his Wainwright stories and memorabilia with us all.”

Terry Abraham

The freelance filmmaker whose work includes the Life of a Mountain film trilogy and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia Facebook Group

"A fan of Wainwright? His famous Lake District guides? Then read the superb blogs by Chris Butterfield. You might recall Chris in my Helvellyn film on the BBC. He continues to be a great modern-day ambassador for the late AW's legacy."

Mark Richards

Terry Abraham

Wainwright inspired author and illustrator of guide books series Walking the Lake District Fells and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia Facebook Group

"Chris Butterfield walked the Pennine Way with Wainwright's guide, got captivated by the magic and brilliance of Wainwright's books and started collecting them. Nobody has got a more comprehensive collection of material associated with the great man himself."

John Manning

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John Manning

Freelance outdoor editor and writer, Editor at Lakeland Walker and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia Facebook Group

"Chris is a one-man powerhouse on all things AW. Where does he find the energy?!"

Richard Else

Mark Richards

John Manning

Producer-director of the award-winning BBC Wainwright films, author of Wainwright Revealed and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia Facebook Group

"I'd like to thank the one and only Chris Butterfield for his magnificent work with this Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia group and for bringing new people to Alfred Wainwright and his work. Keep it up, Chris."

Andy Beck

Artist and photographer whose work includes the award-winning The Wainwrights in Colour and member of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia group

" I am pretty sure that much of the resurgence in interest in AW and his work has been down to Chris Butterfield and his diligence in discovering (and saving) much of the material that has been hidden for years. The good side to this is that Chris has brought AW more to the public domain; the bad side is that we mere mortals can't afford to buy AW stuff now!"