A SNAPSHOT of our time has been frozen for a century.

The Hydro Hotel, Windermere, and youngsters from St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School have buried a time capsule.

The event took place to mark the reopening of the hotel, 136 years after its doors first opened.

The school helped contribute to the hotel's capsule with letters to the future, examples of curriculum work and family photographs.

Windermere Town Council mayor, Leith Hallatsch, and Stefan Rae, general manager at the hotel, helped bury the capsule.

Mr Rae said: "It was an absolute pleasure to welcome pupils from the primary school and create our own piece of history.

"We felt it was important to commemorate the reopening of the hotel and by burying a time capsule we have not only done something for the people now but also for the people of the future.

"The pupils contributed to the box with some excellent items and it was pleasing to see how well received the event was by them and we're proud to have enabled them to become a part of history."

Classes from Reception to Year Six contributed, and the capsule will not be opened until after July 13 2117.

A specially made plaque has also been planted to show where it is buried.

Mr Corrie, a teacher at the school, said: "Everyone had a great time getting involved with the burial.

"They were really excited. We spoke about what life was like 100 years ago and we then had discussions as to what life will be like 100 years from now.

"The suggestions were excellent and some mentioned hover cars."

Mr Brown, a fellow teacher at the school, said: "The pupils are a part of history. They will be able to visit the hotel with their children and grandchildren and show them where the capsule has been buried along with the plaque."

The Hydro reopened its doors in April following a major £1.5m first phase renovation.