History
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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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 […]
Tags: bookDr Andrew BreezefolklorehistoryKing ArthurLegendPaul EasthamSecrets of the Hidden PeopleThe history of Britons
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 […]
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Paul Eastham returns with a new exploration of Cumbria’s hidden Celtic past
SECRETS OF THE HIDDEN PEOPLE Paul Eastham Returns With a New Exploration of Cumbria’s Hidden Celtic Past. by Danni Murphy Paul Eastham is back again with another deep delve into the less travelled history of Cumbria. In his previous books, Paul has guided readers through the county’s forgotten corners, uncovering remarkable stories and long overlooked […]
Tags: bookCumbria's Hidden Celtic PastCumbrian CulturehistoryPaul EasthamSecrets of the Hidden Peopleseries
From Canada to Cumbria, new ownership and a new future for the Strands and Screes!
THE STRANDS AND SCREES From Canada to Cumbria, new ownership and a new future for the local favourite! by Danni Murphy Nestled in the heart of the Wasdale Valley, the Strands Hotel and the Screes Inn have long been at the centre of life in the picturesque village of Nether Wasdale. With the dramatic Lake […]
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New Year, New Mag! Issue 31 of Cumbria Guide is here!
A Word from the Editor Hello and Happy new year to all our readers. 2026 is already working up a storm and I’m not just talking about the weather. There’s lots to do, things to see and plenty of exciting things to come over the next few months as we plough on toward the […]
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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 […]
Tags: Bonnie Prince CharliecarlislecastleCumbriaCumbria and The Borders HistoryhistoryJacobiteJacobite RebellionJonathan FraserThe Highlanders
A new musical brings Victorian Whitehaven and the trailblazing life of Sal Madge to Rosehill Theatre
SAL MADGE: THE MUSICAL A new musical brings Victorian Whitehaven and the trailblazing life of Sal Madge to the stage in a celebration of history, music, and local spirit. by Danielle Murphy From John Marcangelo, the creator of Clog Dance the Musical, comes an exciting new production inspired by the remarkable 19th-century figure Sal Madge, […]
Tags: Book TicketsClog Dance The MusicalcommunityharboursidehistoryJohn Marcangelolocal heritagelocal legendresilienceRosehill TheatreRoyal Standard PubSal MadgeSal Madge The MusicaltheatreVictorianWhitehaven
The History of St. Bees Priory: Centuries of History, Raids and Restoration
THE HISTORY OF ST. BEES PRIORY St. Bees Priory has stood witness to centuries of history, raids and restoration. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History The name St. Bees comes from its 12th century name Kirkeby Becock which translates to Church Town of St. Bega, St. Bee being another name for Bega. The […]
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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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