2008 — Heritage and History

Woolworths – End of an era

December 23, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

With the store closure timetable being published another icon is set to be removed from the British High Street. … [Read more...]

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St. Cuthbert’s Church, Lorton

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December 14, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Laying midway between the twin villages of High and Low Lorton in Cumbria, lies an unassuming and modest little church with a history dating back to … [Read more...]

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Waverley Viaduct – or Eden viaduct. Carlisle

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December 13, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Spanning the River Eden in the North West corner of the City of Carlisle is the Waverley or Eden Viaduct. With 6 arches the bridge is a Grade 2 … [Read more...]

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The Northern Viaducts – Upper Eden Valley

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November 19, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Starting at Hartley Quarry on the outskirts of Kirkby Stephen the history trail follows the trackbed of the former Stainmore Railway crossing the two … [Read more...]

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Queen Victoria Monument – Victoria Park – Carlisle

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November 8, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Standing high on a pedestal overlooking a former rubbish tip in Carlisle is the iconic figure of Queen Victoria. With Orb in one hand and … [Read more...]

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A walk around Sanquhar – Dumfrieshire

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November 4, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Take a walk around Sanquhar, saddled across the A76 commuter route to Kilmarnock and you will come across some fantastic local heritage. Clicking … [Read more...]

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Sanquhar monument

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November 4, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Sanquhar, situated in the northwestern part of the county of Dumfriesshire is, from the casual observer, yet another town on the busy A76 commuter … [Read more...]

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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 … [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...]