2009 February — Heritage and History

Eden Bridge Gardens Work Underway

February 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

After securing funding last year from the Heritage Lottery Fund, work started on the Thomas Mawson designed, Eden Bridge Gardens in Carlisle in … [Read more...]

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Furlongs from Kirkby Stephen

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February 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

At the junction of the A685 Market Street and the B6259 Nateby Road (NY 775 085) in Kirkby Stephen is a unique road sign. The black and white … [Read more...]

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Charter Stone – Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

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February 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Kirkby Stephen, situated a few miles off the main A66 in the Upper Eden Valley has a long heritage and a number of things to look out for if you … [Read more...]