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David Ramshaw – Linton Tweeds’ & Coco Chanel

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

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

Chloe Brownlee-Chapman – Carlisle’s Fascinating Roman Archaeology

Posted on April 11, 2022

Chloe Brownlee-Chapman, the Regional Director of Wardell Armstrong, provided a fascinating insight into Carlisle’s Roman archaeology to enthralled members and […]

Ian Tyler – The RAF in Cumbria

Posted on February 29, 2020

Ian Tyler, author and historian, presented a fascinating and informative talk on the history of the Royal Air Force in […]

Karen Mason – The Restoration of Warwick Bridge Corn Mill

Posted on January 27, 2020

Karen Mason, the project coordinator for the restoration of the Warwick Bridge Corn Mill, delivered an entertaining and informative talk […]

John Mather – The Border Regiment at Gallipoli

Posted on January 6, 2020

On Tuesday 19th November 2019, John Mather, committee member, celebrated Remembrance by recounting the story of the bravery and lives […]

EGM Minutes – August 2019

Posted on October 23, 2019

Download the minutes of the EGM from 5th August 2019 (pdf download)

David Ramshaw – Uncovering Carlisle’s Textile Revolution

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

David Ramshaw, local historian and author, presented a fascinating talk on the history of Carlisle’s Textile Revolution to an enthusiastic […]

Ron Evans – Church bells and their churches

Posted on October 23, 2019

Ron Evans is the tower captain at Carlisle Cathedral and also the Bell Advisor for the diocese with responsibility for […]

EGM Minutes – June 2019

Posted on July 15, 2019

Download the minutes of the EGM from 3rd June 2019 (pdf download)

Peter Roebuck – Droving Talk

Posted on June 3, 2019

Talk summary coming soon…

Minutes of Full Committee Meeting – April 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019

Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 8th April 2019 (pdf download)

2019 Spring Newsletter

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2019 Spring Newsletter. 2019 Spring Newsletter (pdf download)

Gordon Routledge – Longtown Talk

Posted on April 3, 2019

Gordon Routledge, local historian and author, presented a fascinating talk on the history of Longtown to a packed audience of […]

EGM Minutes – February 2019

Posted on February 26, 2019

Download the minutes of the EGM from 4th February 2019 (pdf download)

Frank Grant – Cowans Sheldon

Posted on February 26, 2019

Frank Grant, local historian, presented an inspiring talk on the proud history of Carlisle’s once world famous crane makers, Cowans […]

David Ramshaw – Stanwix Talk

Posted on January 28, 2019

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 – December 2018

Posted on January 4, 2019February 26, 2019

Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 10th December 2018 (pdf download)

Max Loth-Hill: Carlisle Castle’s Spectacular History Talk

Posted on November 26, 2018

Max Loth-Hill, local historian, gave an entertaining and detailed talk on the history of Carlisle Castle to a packed audience […]

AGM and Carlisle’s Roman Writing Tablets Talk

Posted on October 26, 2018

Report coming soon… Here are examples of Carlisle’s Roman Writing Tablets:

2018 Autumn Newsletter

Posted on October 26, 2018

Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2018 Autumn Newsletter including an invitation to attend the AGM. […]

Stephen White – Carlisle’s War Memorials Talk

Posted on September 26, 2018

Stephen White, local historian and author, gave a fascinating talk on the history of Carlisle’s War Memorials to appreciative members […]

Trip to Our Lady and St Wilfred Church, Warwick Bridge

Posted on August 16, 2018

Report coming soon…

2018 Spring Newsletter

Posted on April 30, 2018

Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2018 Spring Newsletter. 2018 Spring Newsletter (pdf)

The Conservation and Preservation of Buildings by Peter Messenger

Posted on April 30, 2018

Peter Messenger delivered a fascinating talk on the Preservation and Conservation of historic buildings in Carlisle to enthusiastic members of […]

The Preservation and Conservation for the future of Carlisle

Posted on April 18, 2018August 16, 2018

Peter Messenger, of the Cumbria Vernacular Buildings Group, presented a very relevant talk and discuss the future of commerce and town centre […]

Suttle House Milestone Returned!

Posted on January 5, 2018

As you may have recently seen in the Cumberland News, member Terry Moore is pleased to announce that, at last, […]

Mark Richards – “Peace Trails” Talk

Posted on December 1, 2017

Mark Richards gave a highly entertaining account of his newly published “Peace Trails” walking guide on the 21st November 2017.  This […]

Stephen White – History of Rickerby Talk

Posted on October 31, 2017

Stephen White presented a fascinating insight into the history of Rickerby on the 17th October 2017. As well as recounting […]

2017 Chairmans Report & Autumn Newsletter

Posted on September 18, 2017

Please click the link below to download a pdf version of the 2017 Chairmans Report & Autumn Newsletter. 2017 Chairmans Report […]

3rd June 2017 – Annual Coach trip

Posted on September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

Caerlaverock Castle, followed by a tour of the Devils Porridge Museum. Report on the visit by committee member Mike Little. […]

25th April 2017 – Thomas Bouch & the Tay Bridge

Posted on September 18, 2017

John Mather, a local historian from Thursby gave us a most informative talk about Thomas Bouch the famous local engineer […]

Milestone Restoration Programme 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017

After some new finds during the past winter I was able to drum up some assistance and financial support to […]

Latest News

  • EGM Minutes – August 2019
  • EGM Minutes - June 2019
  • Minutes of Full Committee Meeting – April 2019
  • 2019 Spring Newsletter
  • EGM Minutes - February 2019

Past Events

  • David Ramshaw - Linton Tweeds’ & Coco Chanel
  • Chloe Brownlee-Chapman - Carlisle’s Fascinating Roman Archaeology
  • Julie Minns - What’s the Future for Carlisle’s Turkish Baths?
  • Ian Tyler - The RAF in Cumbria
  • Karen Mason - The Restoration of Warwick Bridge Corn Mill

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