Ian Tyler, author and historian, presented a fascinating and informative talk on the history of the Royal Air Force in […]
Author: Sam Ferguson
Karen Mason – The Restoration of Warwick Bridge Corn Mill
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
On Tuesday 19th November 2019, John Mather, committee member, celebrated Remembrance by recounting the story of the bravery and lives […]
EGM Minutes – August 2019
Download the minutes of the EGM from 5th August 2019 (pdf download)
David Ramshaw – Uncovering Carlisle’s Textile Revolution
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
Ron Evans is the tower captain at Carlisle Cathedral and also the Bell Advisor for the diocese with responsibility for […]
EGM Minutes – June 2019
Download the minutes of the EGM from 3rd June 2019 (pdf download)
Peter Roebuck – Droving Talk
Talk summary coming soon…
Minutes of Full Committee Meeting – April 2019
Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 8th April 2019 (pdf download)
2019 Spring Newsletter
Click the link below to download a pdf of the 2019 Spring Newsletter. 2019 Spring Newsletter (pdf download)
Gordon Routledge – Longtown Talk
Gordon Routledge, local historian and author, presented a fascinating talk on the history of Longtown to a packed audience of […]
EGM Minutes – February 2019
Download the minutes of the EGM from 4th February 2019 (pdf download)
Frank Grant – Cowans Sheldon
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
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
Minutes of Full Committee Meeting 10th December 2018 (pdf download)
Max Loth-Hill: Carlisle Castle’s Spectacular History Talk
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
Report coming soon… Here are examples of Carlisle’s Roman Writing Tablets:
2018 Autumn Newsletter
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
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
Report coming soon…
2018 Spring Newsletter
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
John Mather, a local historian from Thursby gave us a most informative talk about Thomas Bouch the famous local engineer […]
Milestone Restoration Programme 2017
After some new finds during the past winter I was able to drum up some assistance and financial support to […]