Architecture — Heritage and History

Bench marks and levelling points

May 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Carved or screwed in to thousands of walls around the country are symbols or devices used for map making before the advent of the global positioning system … [Read more...]

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Central Hall Methodist Church, Fisher Street, Carlisle

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May 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Built in 1922 the Central Methodist Hall in Carlisle closed in 2005. It was opened on April 12th, 1923 by Mr Joseph Rank. The estimated cost of the … [Read more...]

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Ghost adverts

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May 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Capturing a moment in advertising history, long before neon or lcd computer screens, product adverts were painted on to buildings and walls. In a recent … [Read more...]

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Lanercost Priory, Cumbria

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April 25, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, was originally founded by Henry II in the 12th Century as an Augustinian Monastery. Canons were brought from Norfolk priory … [Read more...]

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Lost Country Houses of England

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February 23, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

The Lost Heritage website is a memorial to the lost country houses of England and is the dedicated work of one man, who's fascination with these great … [Read more...]

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All Saints Church, Cockermouth

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February 13, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

All Saints Church has an elevated, commanding view over Cockermouth main street. The original 14th century church was considered ‘the most ancient … [Read more...]

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Arthuret Church, Cumbria

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January 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Arthuret Parish Church also known as St Michael and All Angels, dominates the hillside in the village, about half a mile from Longtown. Said to be the … [Read more...]

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‘Lost garden’ of Elford Hall saved

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

The ‘lost garden’ of Elford Hall, near Lichfield in Staffordshire, is to be saved for the local community, thanks to a confirmed grant of £248,400 … [Read more...]

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Boston Castle in Rotherham to be restored

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Occupying one of the highest points in Rotherham and visible for many miles around, Boston Castle is to be saved and transformed into a new visitor centre … [Read more...]

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Greta Bridge, Keswick

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September 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Carrying the busy A66 between the M6 and Keswick is what is possibly the largest concrete span bridge in Cumbria, the Greta Bridge. Four lanes of thundering … [Read more...]

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Heritage and History

Bench marks and levelling points

Central Hall Methodist Church, Fisher Street, Carlisle

Lanercost Priory, Cumbria

Lost Country Houses of England

Arthuret Church, Cumbria

‘Lost garden’ of Elford Hall saved

Boston Castle in Rotherham to be restored

Greta Bridge, Keswick

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