How can I get access to sources in private hands?
Accessing sources held by private individuals will first need to be discussed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator and the Project Leader. A letter of introduction can be provided which explains the VCH Cumbria project and why access is being requested.
Recent Additions
CCHT April Newsletter (466.59 KB)
Next Steps Guidance Note (2013) (468.46 KB)
Guidance Note: Education before 1944 (475.3 KB)
Glossary of Words for Cumbria Inventories (362.46 KB)
Skelsmergh Full Draft (391.8 KB)
CCHT Newsletter (February 2013) (796.37 KB)
Training - Poor Law & Education (276.33 KB)
Palaeography Training (320.19 KB)