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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 […]

Julie Minns – What’s the Future for Carlisle’s Turkish Baths?

Posted on March 14, 2022

Julie Minns, Chair of Friends of the Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths, presented a detailed account of the history of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Peter Roebuck – Droving Talk

Posted on June 3, 2019

Talk summary coming soon…

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 […]

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 […]

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:

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…

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 […]

Carlisle to Newcastle Military Road Talk

Posted on April 9, 2018

John Mather delivered an illustrated talk on the history of the Carlisle to Newcastle Military Road to appreciative members of […]

A Tale of Two Bridges

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

John Kelsall, Vice Chair of the Trust and Chair of Carlisle Flood Action Group, provided a fascinating insight into the […]

Railway Heritage Films

Posted on January 29, 2018

The Trust presented a series of classic archive railway films to members and guests of the Carlisle and District Civic […]

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 […]

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 […]

Steven White – The History of Upperby Village

Posted on April 10, 2017

Stephen White, one of our popular presenters gave us a presentation on “The History of Upperby Village” on March 27th 2017, […]

David Ramshaw Presentation

Posted on March 13, 2017

Carlisle and District Civic Trust members gave a big welcome to David Ramshaw last Tuesday evening, 21 February, at Waterton […]

AGM Report – 17 October 2016

Posted on October 23, 2016November 2, 2016

The AGM took place at Waterton Hall in Carlisle with eighteen members present.  The committee were re-elected, apart from Lindsey, […]

Stephen White – Clothing Talk

Posted on September 27, 2016April 11, 2017

Stephen White gave us an interesting insight into what people wore during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly the ladies! […]

Visit to St Mary’s Church, Wreay

Posted on June 8, 2016April 11, 2017

Members and guests had a really interesting guided visit to St Mary’s Church at Wreay today. This is a unique […]

Visit to Carlisle Cathedral

Posted on May 17, 2016

May 2016 Members and guests had an extremely interesting visit to Carlisle cathedral and the Prior’s Tower with Canon David Weston […]

Ian Tyler – Thirlmere, the drowning of a valley

Posted on February 22, 2016April 11, 2017

Another interesting monthly talk was held at Waterton Hall for the members and friends of Carlisle and District Trust last […]

50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

Probably the most glittering event this year for the Trust was the 50th Anniversary gala night on the 17th July. […]

Every Building Tells a Story

Posted on July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

In May we had a guided walking tour of Carlisle entitled “Every Building Has a Story” led by Kathleen Churchill, […]

Outing to Lowther Castle and Gardens

Posted on July 24, 2015

In June members and guests enjoyed a trip to Lowther Castle and its gardens. On arrival we were shown round the […]

Mining in the Pennines

Posted on February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

Members and guests enjoyed a very entertaining illustrated talk by local expert and author Ian Tyler. Ian owned Keswick Mining […]

Carlisle Canal

Posted on February 10, 2015February 11, 2015

In January 2015 David Ramshaw, local author,  gave a very interesting talk on the Carlisle Canal. David has published books […]

Carlisle and the Military

Posted on November 11, 2014February 11, 2015

Stuart Eastwood, Curator of the recently opened new Carlisle Military Museum, talked to the Trust in an evening meeting. All […]

Lowther Castle & Gardens

Posted on July 31, 2014November 10, 2014

Evening talk – a presentation from Martin Ogle, Head Gardener at Lowther Castle and Gardens, on the history and renovations […]

image of Dumfries House

Visit to Dumfries House

Posted on June 30, 2014August 26, 2014

Visit to Dumfries House. Our members and their guests enjoyed a guided tour followed by lunch, then time for further […]

Visit to The Halston

Posted on May 31, 2014August 25, 2014

The committee were invited to visit The Halston to see progress with the conversion of the GPO into an aparthotel. […]

Tour of Carlisle Turkish Baths

Posted on April 30, 2014February 14, 2017

A fascinating guided tour of Carlisle’s Turkish Baths, a real architectural gem on our doorstep, which is now a listed […]

London Rd & Harraby Green

Posted on March 31, 2014August 4, 2014

Denis Perriam gave a talk about London Road and Harraby Green.

Talk by Roger Higgins

Posted on February 28, 2014February 11, 2015

Carlisle’s Heritage Officer, Roger Higgins, delivered an evening talk about his work. Carlisle has a fascinating history, we have 19 […]

Greenholme, Hayton Parish Milestone image

The Milestone Society

Posted on January 31, 2014February 14, 2017

Terry Moore gave a very interesting illustrated talk about his volunteer work with The Milestone Society. Terry is restoring milestones […]

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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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