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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Our first HLF application has been turned down – but the Trust is in a good financial position to continue with the work which has already started. Our Project Plan appears below.
CUMBRIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST
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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.
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An Image Gallery has now been added to the website. The first images include a selection of extracts of early maps showing parts of Cumbria.
Also included are scans of several engravings from Thomas Pennant's 1801 Tour of Alston Moor.
