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WHEN FEAR TOOK HOLD: The Dark History of Cumbria’s Witch Trials
WHEN FEAR TOOK HOLD The Dark History of Cumbria’s Witch Trials. by Paul Eastham A horrible obsession gripped Cumbrians after the shattering destruction of the Cromwellian Civil War. They began persecuting large numbers of people, largely women, for practising witchcraft. For thousands of years, it was believed certain women could communicate with gods and heal […]
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It’s Show Time: Your Guide to Cumbria’s Agricultural Shows in 2026
IT’S SHOW TIME! Tradition, community and an all round great day out! by Danni Murphy Agricultural shows are about far more than cattle rings and sheep pens. Across Cumbria each summer, these events bring together farming, community, tradition, and entertainment in a way few other occasions can. Visitors can expect to see an incredible variety […]
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