The quiet of Grasmere village was broken last week when a wild party took over the establishment, with staff and visitors to Dove Cottage joining in "with complete abandon and unchecked recklessness" according to Captain Bob Sensible of the Cumbria constabulary.
Many visitors were seen wandering around the village "as lonely as a cloud" and twelve people were admitted to Westmorland General's psychiatric wing under the belief that they were daffodils.
The wild party continued for almost a week, causing traffic chaos and the closure of nearby public conveniences.
Investigators believe the incident started on Friday evening, just as the popular tourist attraction was closing, when a clean out of the attic led to the discovery of a parcel with a note saying "This'll see you right Willy boy, got it from a gentleman in Purlock, C".
This is believed to be a secret drug stash, presented to William Wordsworth by his friend, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Accounts suggest that a "pungent sickly sweet smell" was released when the packet was opened, having a "delirious" effect on those around.
Around a dozen people felt the effects and as others came to see what was causing the commotion, it is feared that a motley collection of "powders, tablets and noxious resins" were consumed by the ever growing throng.
Many revelers were seen wandering around the nearby area, including a large group beached on the shoreline under Loughrigg Terrace, belied to be heading to worship "The Great Daffodil" which they believed was in Dora's Field, Rydal.
After a week, things began to slow down, which was met with relief by local retailers who had entirely extinguished their sweets. "There's not a single Mars bar on sale between Windermere and Keswick, said one newsagent in confidence.
Staff at John Ruskin's home, Brantwood, were said to be "consumed with deep, deep jealousy."
No comments:
Post a Comment