14th Century — Heritage and History

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 … [Read more...]

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Pendragon Castle, Cumbria

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Commanding an impressive view over the Eden Valley, stand the remains of Pendragon castle, thought to be constructed during the reign of William II in … [Read more...]

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Tall tales wanted for Park project

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The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

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Foundering in soft snow: Bowers' sledge team; Wilson pushing; Oates and PO Evans repairing, Beardmore Glacier, 13 December 1911. Pic HLF

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HSL102, a former air-sea rescue launch is to get new engines Pic - PNBPT

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The Palladian style Doll's House c1735-40 at Uppark, West Sussex. Pic NT

More than 700,000 National Trust items go online

From great works of art by Gainsborough to the ordinary cotton underpants of a … [Read More...]