Corn Drying Kiln, Hartsop
Grasmere, from West's Guide to the Lakes, 1778
Tilberthwaite
Scots Dyke
Charcoal Burners on Coniston Lake, from A P Brydson, Two Lakeland Townships, 1908

Kirkby Lonsdale Draft Article Now Online

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We are delighted to announce that the full draft article for Kirkby Lonsdale has been completed by Emmeline Garnett. As the first draft of an article for a small town, it represents a major milestone for the project.

The result of Emmeline’s labours can be viewed on the right-hand side of the Kirkby Lonsdale JD page, or following this link: http://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/2-work-progress-interim-draft-article

Collection of research papers acquired by History Department

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The Department of History has recently been given the research papers of the late Gordon Elliott of Hull, who pioneered the study of field systems in Cumberland.

Oral History Event 16 May

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On Saturday 16 May the Regional Heritage Centre, Department of History, hold their final whole day event for the season, Recording the Past – making oral histories in the North West.

Research Plan Summer 2011 to 2012 Announced (2 June 2011)

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Following a meeting of CCHT Volunteers, research plans for the next twelve months have been announced

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society