History of Keswick

The town is recorded in the 13th century as 'Kesewic', meaning 'farm where cheese is made'. The name is from the Old English 'cēse' (cheese) with a Scandinavian initial 'k' and 'wīc' (special place or dwelling).

'Keswick' is "the same name as the London 'Chiswick', but here with 'K-' due to Scandinavian influence".

Middle Ages

Keswick was granted a