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

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! […]
Members and guests had a really interesting guided visit to St Mary’s Church at Wreay today. This is a unique […]
May 2016 Members and guests had an extremely interesting visit to Carlisle cathedral and the Prior’s Tower with Canon David Weston […]
Another interesting monthly talk was held at Waterton Hall for the members and friends of Carlisle and District Trust last […]
Probably the most glittering event this year for the Trust was the 50th Anniversary gala night on the 17th July. […]
In May we had a guided walking tour of Carlisle entitled “Every Building Has a Story” led by Kathleen Churchill, […]
In June members and guests enjoyed a trip to Lowther Castle and its gardens. On arrival we were shown round the […]
Members and guests enjoyed a very entertaining illustrated talk by local expert and author Ian Tyler. Ian owned Keswick Mining […]
In January 2015 David Ramshaw, local author, gave a very interesting talk on the Carlisle Canal. David has published books […]
Stuart Eastwood, Curator of the recently opened new Carlisle Military Museum, talked to the Trust in an evening meeting. All […]
Evening talk – a presentation from Martin Ogle, Head Gardener at Lowther Castle and Gardens, on the history and renovations […]
Visit to Dumfries House. Our members and their guests enjoyed a guided tour followed by lunch, then time for further […]
The committee were invited to visit The Halston to see progress with the conversion of the GPO into an aparthotel. […]
A fascinating guided tour of Carlisle’s Turkish Baths, a real architectural gem on our doorstep, which is now a listed […]
Denis Perriam gave a talk about London Road and Harraby Green.
Carlisle’s Heritage Officer, Roger Higgins, delivered an evening talk about his work. Carlisle has a fascinating history, we have 19 […]
Terry Moore gave a very interesting illustrated talk about his volunteer work with The Milestone Society. Terry is restoring milestones […]