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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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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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