Carlisle Reflections Exhibition

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7th March 2023
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Carlisle Reflections Exhibition

A free exhibition celebrating and acknowledging the formation and achievements of Carlisle City Council will be held at The Old Town Hall, Carlisle between Saturday 4 and Saturday 11 March.

The exhibition opening hours are between 10am and 4pm.

Carlisle Reflections will include exhibition panels, audio of interviews with current and past staff and a selection of videos showcasing the city.

Carlisle Reflections. An exhibition in the Assembly Rooms at The Old Town Hall. The exhibition chronicles the Civic history of Carlisle which has origins back to the first Mayor of Carlisle in 1240. The displays charts the legacy of the local authority which latterly has been Carlisle City Council. This council will cease to exist after the 31st March as Local Government Reorganisation has created a unitary authority, Cumberland Council from April 1st, comprising of Carlisle City Council, Allerdale Borough Council, Copeland Council and part of Cumbria County Council. Reflections is a celebration of the people, achievements and history of the City Council: 3 March 2023
STUART WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY
Copyright Stuart Walker Photography 2023

The content for the exhibition has been drawn together by a ‘legacy’ working group made up of Carlisle City Council staff and includes interviews that recollect the times and changes at the council.

Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr John Mallinson, said:

“Carlisle has a proud past which should be celebrated. The Carlisle Reflections exhibition draws together historical information, artefacts, video and audio presentations. All tell the story of the city and the work of Carlisle City Council over the past decades.

“As we move into a new era for local government, with the formation of Cumberland Council in April, this is an ideal opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the achievements of our city, communities and council. There will be lots to see, so please take time to make a visit.”

Carlisle Reflections. An exhibition in the Assembly Rooms at The Old Town Hall. The exhibition chronicles the Civic history of Carlisle which has origins back to the first Mayor of Carlisle in 1240. The displays charts the legacy of the local authority which latterly has been Carlisle City Council. This council will cease to exist after the 31st March as Local Government Reorganisation has created a unitary authority, Cumberland Council from April 1st, comprising of Carlisle City Council, Allerdale Borough Council, Copeland Council and part of Cumbria County Council. Reflections is a celebration of the people, achievements and history of the City Council. A Souvenir of Carlisle Great Fair 1976: 3 March 2023
STUART WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY
Copyright Stuart Walker Photography 2023

With the support of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, some items from their archives will be on display, including:

Sir Benjamin Scott’s silver and enamelled Freedom of the City Casket from 1906.
A Carlisle City Police Ballot Box from 1827.
A presentation key marking the 1500^th Council House modernised in Carlisle from 1973.
The Mayor’s Collecting Tin – used to help raise funds for the William Pit Disaster 1947.
Edmund Lund Trophy 1928.
Carlisle Great Fair Biscuit Tin 1976.
Miniature portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart 1749.
Carlisle City Police Truncheon c 1835-1885.

As part of Carlisle Reflections, there will also be free tours of the Civic Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to see inside the Council Chamber, Mayoral Office and see the Sword and Mace.

Numbers are limited and early booking is essential.

Tickets are available from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (based at the Old Town Hall).

Tours will be held on: