Harriet Martineau was a journalist, writer, and sociologist living 200 years ago, but what relevance can, and does, she have now, 150 years after her death? She was a pioneering figure within the town of Ambleside and within her fields of work. Crowned the ‘Mother of Sociology’, her written works were not only bold for the time but are still studied today. Her impact locally was vast as well, inspiring several key figures in Lake District Arts and Culture. All of this was accomplished despite Martineau’s battle against illness and fortitude in her struggles with her disabilities.