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New book on Penrith

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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Draft History for Cliburn now completed

Date the event has passed: 6/11/2021

We are delighted to announce that VCH volunteer James Underwood has just completed a full draft history for the ancient parish of Cliburn. You can read the article here.

Drafters’ Meeting

Date the event has passed: 30/11/2017

The next Drafters' meeting will be held between 11am and 1pm on Thursday 2nd November in the Beacon Room at Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QY.

CCHT AGM Thursday 14th April 2016

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Members of CCHT are invited to attend the AGM at Lowther Castle on Thursday 14th April at 7.30. The event will include a presentation on recent developments to the CCHT website. CCHT will also be making a presentation at the CWAAS AGM on Saturday 9th April.

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