Date the event has passed: 30/08/2019
A new book on the history of Penrith in the thirteenth century has been published by CWAAS. The Kings of Scots, The Liberty of Penrith, and the making of Britain (1237 - 1296) by Keith J Stringer examines the relationship between the Liberty and the English and Scottish crowns.
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Local Historian, Ralph Lewthwaite will give a lecture at St Benedict's Sixth Form Centre, Whitehaven on Wednesday 24 April, 7.00pm. All are welcome (including children over the age of 11). Lecture topics include: The Castle, New Houses, The Brockelbanks, William Pit.
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VCH volunteer, Dr Jane Platt, will be speaking about Anglican Parish Magazines on 9th November 2015 at 2.00pm in the Friends Meeting House, Penrith. The event is organized by the Penrith Affiliated Group of CWAAS.
Contact Christine Bretherton, Tel : 01768 867581
Date the event has passed: 20/05/2019
The work of the VCH was highlighted at that the AGM of CWAAS, one of the project's biggest supporters, on 13th April. This was an opportunity to celebrate the publication of Kirkoswald and Renwick and outline research plans for the future.
