AN appeal which requested historic items and memorabilia relating to a Windermere hotel has been hailed a success by bosses.

Details of miniature China mugs, wedding photographs and original hotel brochures have all been sent to The Hydro Hotel that overlooks Windermere, which has launched the appeal to support its re-opening.

The hotel, which is located on Helm Road, is currently undergoing a major £1m renovation and is due to reopen 136 years after it originally opened in 1881.

Readers may offer their memorabilia for inclusion in the exhibition by contacting Luisa Boero-Rol at KRPR on 01257 262498 or via email on luisa@kr-pr.co.uk