People — Heritage and History

Countess Pillar near Penrith

July 26, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone tower known as the Countess Pillar. Standing around 4m tall and on … [Read more...]

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Festival of British Archaeology

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July 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than ever this summer as people decide to holiday at home. With National … [Read more...]

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Whitehaven Pit Disaster

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July 2, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

On the evening of Wednesday, May 11th 1910 the west Cumberland town of Whitehaven was rocked by a disaster deep underground. High on the cliff tops … [Read more...]

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The art of Josefina de Vasconcellos

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April 14, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Born in 1904 Josefina de Vasconcellos lived to be over 100 and left a legacy of fine artwork around the world. The daughter of a Brazilian diplomat … [Read more...]

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Rev. Thomas Woodrow house in Carlisle

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January 23, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

A simple blue plaque screwed to the outside of 83 Warwick Road , Carlisle, Cumbria is all that indicates the connection of this building and an American … [Read more...]

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Armies march out of history onto the streets of Carlisle

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May 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

An army of soldiers from different periods in the history of Carlisle will march through the city once again on Thursday 28th May. Re-enactors representing … [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 Scepter … [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 route … [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 City. As … [Read more...]