Cumbria And The Borders History
SILLOTH AIRFIELD: A hidden hero of the Second World War
Silloth Airfield A hidden hero of the Second World War. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Once a busy RAF base preparing aircraft and training aircrews, Silloth Airfield played a vital role in Britain’s wartime defence before becoming part of the town’s lasting heritage. Today, many people remember Silloth Airfield for its former […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Carlisle Under Siege: Bonnie Prince Charlie’s bold march South…
Carlisle Under Siege Bonnie Prince Charlie’s bold march South… by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History In November 1745, the city of Carlisle found itself at the centre of one of the most dramatic moments of the Jacobite Rebellion. Led by Charles Edward Stuart—better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie—the Jacobite army marched south from […]
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A frontier fortress through the Ages: Brougham Castle’s role in England’s turbulent history
BROUGHAM CASTLE: A HISTORY A frontier fortress through the Ages: Brougham Castle’s role in England’s turbulent history. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Around 1214, Robert de Vieuxpont acquired the site on which Brougham Castle would later be built. As one of King John’s chief agents in the north, he needed a stronghold […]
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MILE FORTLET 21: A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story
MILE FORTLET 21 A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History A short walk from the seaside village of Allonby stands Milefortlet 21, set proudly on a hill with a good view over the Solway. This is part of a series of fortlets […]
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John Paul Jones’ attack on Whitehaven: A daring raid that shook British defenses in 1778
John Paul Jones’ attack on Whitehaven A daring raid that shook British defenses in 1778. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Whitehaven was a small town in 1778 but it was one of the main trading ports in Britain, trading all over the world including the Americas. John Paul Jones was born in […]
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SENHOUSE ROMAN FORT: The historical landmark that tells an important story
SENHOUSE ROMAN FORT, MARYPORT The historical landmark that tells an important story. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Roman Maryport stood roughly in the middle of the Roman coastal defences stretching from Bowness on Solway (24 miles north) to Ravenglass (26 miles south). These forts were built to protect the seaward flank of […]
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Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers at Epiacum Roman Fort
Epiacum Roman Fort, Alston Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History If you visit Epiacum Roman Fort, you will be visiting the highest Roman Fort in Britain (1,050 feet above sea level). It was originally built in the early 2nd century AD […]
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Cumbria Guide Book Club – July/August 2024
Welcome to the Cumbria Guide Book Club. No one goes on holiday without a good book. If you are jetting off somewhere sunny this summer and you’re looking for a book to indulge in whilst lounging by the pool or on the beach then check out some of these fantastic books, all written by local […]
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