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How the Heroes who stopped the Windscale atom bomb fire got the blame for starting it.
How the Heroes who stopped the Windscale atom bomb fire got the blame for starting it. Local Cockermouth author Paul Eastham doesn’t pause for breath it would seem, following on from his book release in 2022 ‘Secrets of the Lost Kingdom’ he is back again with another book exploring the deeper and hidden histories of […]
Solway Aviation
Solway Aviation If you haven’t already visited the Solway Aviation Museum then you really are missing out. The museum is dedicated to celebrating Cumbria’s vast aviation heritage and this summer they have an upcoming event that should not be missed. On July 23rd a Lancaster Bomber plane will be doing a special flyby, organised by […]
New exhibition explores Titanic story
New exhibition explores Titanic story A NEW exhibition at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven explores the legacy of the world’s most famous ship, the Titanic. Voted one of the top five exhibitions in the UK by The Times, Titanic Honour and Glory reveals the story of the tragic liner through original artefacts from the Titanic […]
Oh my word, Magna-ificent
Oh my word, Magna-ificent Roman Magna is a new project that is about to get underway, and oh man, this looks set to change the history books. If, like myself, you have a passion for history, then you are in for a real treat as the 5-year excavation gets underway this July. The project “Roman […]
The King who couldn’t conquer Cumbria
The King who couldn’t conquer Cumbria King Athelstan created England at the point of a sword. But how come he failed to force Cumbria into his empire? Local author, Paul Eastham once again delves into the annals of history and gives us another fantastic insight into our rich past – this time his eyes are […]
Why building Hadrian’s Wall was a gigantic mistake
Why building Hadrian’s Wall was a gigantic mistake – This month renowned writer and journalist Paul Eastham launches yet another fantastic book, Secrets of the Lost Kingdom. Secrets of the Lost Kingdom is the latest book in the Hidden Cumbrian Histories series and consists of many fascinating, short-stories with each delving into a different aspect […]
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Hits the Road!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Hits the Road! An exhibition celebrating the community excavation at Carlisle Cricket Club, Uncovering Roman Carlisle, will be visiting venues throughout the district week beginning this week (27 June) until September 2022. With the discovery of the largest known building on Hadrian’s Wall, over 700 finds, and at least 1,100 days given […]
The Call To The Wall
The Call To The Wall – As the 1900 year celebrations of Hadrian’s Wall get underway and with a myriad of events running throughout the year – no doubt tens of thousands of visitors will flock to the numerous sites running from the North East to the Cumbrian coast. Before you embark on your Roman […]
The much-anticipated Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival reveals some of the incredible range of events taking place across 2022
The much-anticipated Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival reveals some of the incredible range of events taking place across 2022 A contemporary artwork that uses the fabric of the landscape to create intrigue and wonder, a Japanese manga series bringing Roman history to life like never before, exhibitions and events for all the family, a Roman themed city […]
Welcome to Cockermouth…
Welcome to Cockermouth… Is Cockermouth the most colourful town in Cumbria? Absolutely! Cockermouth is a stunning Georgian Gem that seems to look better with each passing year. The town has had a rough time over the last 11 years, we all know about the floods, followed by more flooding. However, the town, its people and […]
