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.
Fieldtrip to Troutbeck
Date the event has passed: 30/11/2017
On Friday 22nd September James Bowen led a field trip to Troutbeck, with twelve volunteers participating. The group explored various themes of economic, social and religious history as well as points of architectural interest, all of which are relevant to VCH research.
New improved website!
Date the event has passed: 30/09/2017
Welcome to our updated website, designed to work better on smart phones and tablets, but also to be simpler and more accessible for everyone, regardless of what device you use. If you spot any glitches (there's bound to be some) please let us know
Lancaster University Community Day 6th May
Date the event has passed: 07/05/17
CCHT will be represented at Lancaster University's forthcoming Community Day event on 6th May at a session devoted to 'Exploring Maps and Memory'. Do you love old maps? Are you interested in historical depictions of Lancashire and Cumbria? If so, then please join us.
40th Keele Latin and Palaeography Summer School 22-27 July
Date the event has passed: 15/07/2017
The annual, week-long Latin and palaeography summer school run by Keele University provides expert tuition in small groups for professional and amateur historians.
Kings and Vikings in North-West England
Date the event has passed: 29/04/2017
The next study day event hosted by the Regional Heritage Centre will take place on Saturday 29 April. The focus will be on Vikings in the North-West and Irish Sea Region.
'Archaeology of the Mind' at the Ruskin Museum, Coniston
Date the event has passed: 30/10/2016
In an exhibit marking the 150th anniversary of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society, John Hodkinson's 'Archaeology of the Mind' compares the 'eye' and 'instinct' which inform his art practice with the archaeologist's 'eye' and 'instinct' - both seeing clues an
CWAAS Anniversary Conference Saturday 10 September
Date the event has passed: 02/09/2016
There are still places left at the CWAAS anniversary conference. This special full-day event will explore the Society's contribution to research and scholarship in Cumbria over 150 years.
Morecambe Bay Archaeological Festival
Date the event has passed: 01/08/16
Linking in with the British Festival of Archaeology, Bay Archaeology Festival: Rediscovering the Bay’s Old Ways will take place from 16 – 31 July and will include family activities, a lecture series, walks, talks and training opportunities.
Celebrating Mining Heritage - Gala Weekend in Nenthead
Date the event has passed: 08/08/16
The 120th Anniversary of the arrival of the Vieille Montagne Company in Nenthead will be celebrated on the weekend of 6-7 August with an international conference, mine trips and gala (see here for poster and
Mapping and Photography Event 7-8 May
Date the event has passed: 9/05/2016
The Landscape Trust is hosting a series of lectures and workshops on the history of mapping and landscape photography on the weekend of 7th - 8th May in Arnside.
CCHT AGM Thursday 14th April 2016
Date the event has passed:
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.
