Cumbrian History
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 […]
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Excavation of Carlisle Roman bathhouse – get involved
An exciting heritage project that aims to unearth more of Carlisle’s Roman history will soon get underway and you can be part of it. More than 150 volunteers have already signed up to take part in the excavation. The Uncovering Roman Carlisle project, which recently received a £99,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is an […]
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Greystoke – A kings mistress and much more.
Four miles west of Penrith lies the village of Greystoke, basking in its romantic glow. It offers some unusual attractions, a potter and racing stables and of course a village pub, The Boot and Shoe, which dates back all the way to 1511. An informative board describing the history of Greystoke can be found on […]
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Mining Returns To West Cumbria – A Heritage Revived!
Today, 19th March 2019, Cumbria County Council (CCC) has formally granted planning approval to West Cumbria Mining (WCM) to develop its Metallurgical Coal Project, which will be known as Woodhouse Colliery – a new underground mine, located on a brownfield site, to the south west of Whitehaven in West Cumbria. Since 2014, the company has […]
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