2008 October — Heritage and History

The President visits Carlisle

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October 30, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Attached to the side of the former Carlisle City Church in Lowther Street, Carlisle is this tablet to commemorate the visit of a President to the City. As … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens, Carlisle

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October 26, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Walked and driven past thousands of times a day, the significance of these municipal gardens is largely unknown to the City's inhabitants. Situated … [Read more...]

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Mawson Gardens Rydal Hall

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October 26, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Rydal Hall is situated in the heart of the English Lake District with stunning views over … [Read more...]

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Thomas H Mawson. Landscape Architect

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October 25, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Thomas H Mawson with Grandson

Thomas Hayton Mawson is often described as 'the leading landscape architect of the Edwardian era'. His work ranged from landscaped garden plans through … [Read more...]

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Heritage Farm Equipment

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October 19, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Hidden in a corner off the main yard at Dalemain is an often missed snapshot of Cumbrian history. To the left of the yard is a dark passageway with … [Read more...]

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St. Mary’s Church, Wreay

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October 12, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Documents exist which denote a church at Wreay since 1319, in the reign of Edward II, with letters from Bishop Halton writing to give permission for a … [Read more...]

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A Gem of a Village

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October 11, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Just five miles South of the City of Carlisle, lies the small village or Wreay (pronounced Ree-a). It is thought that the name refers to its position … [Read more...]

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Josefina de Vasconcellos – in Cartmel

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October 7, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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Cartmel is a small village in South Cumbria, with it's own racecourse, a large school and in places narrow winding streets in South Cumbria. The … [Read more...]

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Glasson and the Glasson Dock area – Lancaster

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October 4, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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The village of Glasson is situated at the end of the Lancaster Canal, south of the City of Lancaster in Northern England. It was a small farming hamlet known … [Read more...]

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Kirkmadrine Stones

Kirkmadrine Stones

A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction … [Read More...]

Wreay Church , Cumbria

Heritage open days

Many castles, churches and public venues will be opening their doors in September … [Read More...]

Countess Pillar near Penrith

Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [Read More...]

Festival of British Archaeology

National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than … [Read More...]

Restoration signs

Old road signs in the Yorkshire Dales are being given a wash and brush up. Some … [Read More...]