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CMOML commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Arnhem
Join Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life as they mark the 80th anniversary of one of WWII’s most iconic campaigns. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden (Arnhem), which took place in September 1944 involving both airborne and ground troops. This was Field Marshal Montgomery’s ambitious plan to seize and hold a 64-mile corridor […]
The Challenge of School Summer Holidays… SOLVED!
The Challenge of School Summer Holidays… SOLVED! School holidays are exciting, but they can challenge parents seeking engaging and educational activities for their children. Enter the medieval reenactment at Greystoke Castle! Scheduled for this weekend (20th and 21st of July) this event promises to transform the historic castle grounds into a bustling medieval village. Imagine families […]
Cumbria History Lesson: Egremont Castle
Cumbria History Lesson: Egremont Castle Egremont Castle is steeped in history, Jonathan Fraser has delved into the depths of its past. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History The original Egremont castle was built on a mound above the River Ehen on the site of a former Danish fort. The castle was built following […]
The Roman Army Museum is digging up the past and building for the future!
The Roman Army Museum is digging up the past and building for the future! History is for everyone, come join in there’s fun to be had for the whole family. by Danni Murphy The Roman Army Museum has had a huge revamp, with a gorgeous new cafe, a new activity centre, new exhibits, and many […]
Workington Hall – The Last Place of Refuge for Mary Queen of Scots
Workington Hall The Last Place of Refuge for Mary Queen of Scots. by Jonathan Fraser The latest instalment of the Cumbria Guides History Lessons is presented to us by Jonathan Fraser. This May marks 456 years since West Cumbria played a part in the tumultuous life of Mary Queen of Scots… At approximately 7pm on […]
Rare Roman discovery found in Carlisle
A rare archaeological object – thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire – has been discovered in Carlisle. Roman Imperial Purple – Tyrian Purple – paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project. A lump of a soft mysterious purple substance was discovered […]
Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig! The award-winning community archaeological dig, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), is set to return to Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse to discover more of the remaining mysteries of the site. The dig at Carlisle Cricket Club will take place between Saturday 11 May and Saturday 15 June. Once again, […]
Herd about Cumbria’s Fell Ponies?
Herd about Cumbria’s Fell Ponies? There’s an uncertain future for the animals that helped us make history. Cumbria is well known for our native breeds of livestock; everyone knows of our Herwick sheep, but surprisingly, the animals on which our county was literally built on the backs of, seem to be forgotten: the Fell Pony. […]
Solway Aviation Museum has launched a £60,000 funding appeal
Solway Aviation Museum to rescue the last aviation colossus Solway Aviation Museum has launched a £60,000 funding appeal to rescue and preserve the world’s only surviving Blackburn Beverley transport aircraft. The last of only 49 ever built, the giant Blackburn Beverley was used for troop and cargo transport by the Royal Air Force until 1967. […]
Cumbria History Lesson: Carlisle Castle
Cumbria History Lesson: Carlisle Castle Cumbria is famed for its beauty, its lakes and its mountainous landscapes but one thing about our county that is too often overlooked is our rich and diverse history. We aim to remedy this with a series of features dedicated to our glorious past and in this edition we speak […]
