Date the event has passed: 25 April 2018
On Thursday 8th March sixteen VCH Cumbria volunteers, including some new volunteers, met at the regular drafters' meeting in Penrith. Peter Messenger whose research interests include vernacular architecture and building conservation, in particular, clay buildings, gave a talk exploring aspects of
Date the event has passed: 23 March 2018
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture to be given by Eric Robson on Friday 23rd March at The Rheged Centre has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment caused.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
