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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Talk summary coming soon…

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

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 […]

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:

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

Report coming soon…

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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