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A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July
WHITEHAVEN WELCOMES NAO SANTA MARIA A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven Harbour. The impressive vessel, a full-scale replica of […]
Transforming the Sound of Carlisle Cathedral for Generations to Come
Transforming the Sound of Carlisle Cathedral for Generations to Come Carlisle Cathedral is delighted to announce that renowned organ builders, Nicholson & Co. Ltd, have been commissioned to work on a major project to restore, rebuild and renew its historic pipe organ, to protect and conserve one of the nation’s most significant musical assets for […]
A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON AT THE BEACON MUSEUM A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring. by Danni Murphy Visitors to the The Beacon Museum can look forward to a vibrant programme of exhibitions and family-friendly events throughout May and June, offering something for all ages. At the heart of the museum’s offering are […]
HEADS WILL ROLL: Echoes of an Iron Age mystery hidden in Cumbria’s carved stone heads.
HEADS WILL ROLL Echoes of an Iron Age mystery hidden in Cumbria’s carved stone heads. by Paul Eastham Two thousand sinister carved stone heads have been found in Cumbria and the north. What on earth are they? Sceptics argue the sculptures are too crude to have a profound meaning. But Iron Age specialists say the […]
Historic replica of Columbus’s flagship prepares for Cumbrian visit and you can step aboard.
NAO SANTA MARIA SEATS SAIL FOR WHITEHAVEN Historic replica of Columbus’s flagship prepares for Cumbrian visit and you can step aboard. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer, as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven at the end of July. […]
I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation
I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90’s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until […]
Kinmont Willies escape from Carlisle Castle
KINMONT WILLIE’S ESCAPE FROM CARLISLE CASTLE Kinmont Willie’s great escape. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History William Armstrong of Kinmont, also known as ‘Kinmont Willie’, was a notorious Border Reiver. He was born around 1550 and died of old age in around 1610, different sources record his death anywhere between 1608-11. By the […]
KING ARTHUR: The man, the myth, the legend..?
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND? King Arthur was a northern warrior, new study suggests. by Paul Eastham King Arthur was real. He fought and died in Cumbria, academic claims. Something stunning has happened in British history. Fifty years ago, the academic profession decided the legendary Dark Ages hero King Arthur never lived. But now […]
Gladiators, are you ready? Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie
Gladiators, are you ready? Where Worlds Met: Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie. by Danni Murphy Nearly two thousand years ago, Carlisle sat at the very edge of the Roman Empire. Known then as Luguvalium, it was a place of movement and exchange where soldiers, traders and families from across the Roman world lived side […]
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS: A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Long Meg and Her Daughters is located near Little Salkeld outside of Penrith. It dates back to the Neolithic Period with its use containing into the Bronze Age. It is the third widest stone […]
