David Ramshaw, local historian and author, explained Linton Tweeds’ fascinating and important relationship with Coco Chanel and the glamorous world […]

David Ramshaw, local historian and author, explained Linton Tweeds’ fascinating and important relationship with Coco Chanel and the glamorous world […]
Chloe Brownlee-Chapman, the Regional Director of Wardell Armstrong, provided a fascinating insight into Carlisle’s Roman archaeology to enthralled members and […]
Ian Tyler, author and historian, presented a fascinating and informative talk on the history of the Royal Air Force in […]
Karen Mason, the project coordinator for the restoration of the Warwick Bridge Corn Mill, delivered an entertaining and informative talk […]
On Tuesday 19th November 2019, John Mather, committee member, celebrated Remembrance by recounting the story of the bravery and lives […]
Download the minutes of the EGM from 5th August 2019 (pdf download)
David Ramshaw, local historian and author, presented a fascinating talk on the history of Carlisle’s Textile Revolution to an enthusiastic […]
Ron Evans is the tower captain at Carlisle Cathedral and also the Bell Advisor for the diocese with responsibility for […]
Download the minutes of the EGM from 3rd June 2019 (pdf download)
Talk summary coming soon…
Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 8th April 2019 (pdf download)
Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2019 Spring Newsletter. 2019 Spring Newsletter (pdf download)
Gordon Routledge, local historian and author, presented a fascinating talk on the history of Longtown to a packed audience of […]
Download the minutes of the EGM from 4th February 2019 (pdf download)
Frank Grant, local historian, presented an inspiring talk on the proud history of Carlisle’s once world famous crane makers, Cowans […]
David Ramshaw, local historian and author, presented an entertaining and informative talk on Stanwix to a packed audience of members […]
Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 10th December 2018 (pdf download)
Max Loth-Hill, local historian, gave an entertaining and detailed talk on the history of Carlisle Castle to a packed audience […]
Report coming soon… Here are examples of Carlisle’s Roman Writing Tablets:
Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2018 Autumn Newsletter including an invitation to attend the AGM. […]
Stephen White, local historian and author, gave a fascinating talk on the history of Carlisle’s War Memorials to appreciative members […]
Report coming soon…
Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2018 Spring Newsletter. 2018 Spring Newsletter (pdf)
Peter Messenger delivered a fascinating talk on the Preservation and Conservation of historic buildings in Carlisle to enthusiastic members of […]
Peter Messenger, of the Cumbria Vernacular Buildings Group, presented a very relevant talk and discuss the future of commerce and town centre […]
As you may have recently seen in the Cumberland News, member Terry Moore is pleased to announce that, at last, […]
Mark Richards gave a highly entertaining account of his newly published “Peace Trails” walking guide on the 21st November 2017. This […]
Stephen White presented a fascinating insight into the history of Rickerby on the 17th October 2017. As well as recounting […]
Please click the link below to download a pdf version of the 2017 Chairmans Report & Autumn Newsletter. 2017 Chairmans Report […]
Caerlaverock Castle, followed by a tour of the Devils Porridge Museum. Report on the visit by committee member Mike Little. […]
John Mather, a local historian from Thursby gave us a most informative talk about Thomas Bouch the famous local engineer […]
After some new finds during the past winter I was able to drum up some assistance and financial support to […]