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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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Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated

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March 16, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Saturday 13th March saw the spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall, bringing to life Britain’s longest, and greatest, historic monument. 500 individual … [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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Industrial past in Carlisle

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Industrial past in Carlisle

Opened in the Summer of 2001 the subway linking the grounds of Carlisle Castle with the Tullie House side of Castle Way in Carlisle is filled with items … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens – Restored

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August 2, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Eden Bridge Gardens

Eden Bridge Gardens in Carlisle have recently completed a large restoration project. This is how the lower garden looks now .... … [Read more...]

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Woolworths – End of an era

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December 23, 2008 By admin Leave a 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 the 9th … [Read more...]

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A Gem of a Village

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October 11, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Just five miles South of the City of Carlisle, lies the small village or Wreay (pronounced Ree-a). It is thought that the name refers to its position … [Read more...]

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Kirkmadrine Stones

Kirkmadrine Stones

A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction … [Read More...]

Wreay Church , Cumbria

Heritage open days

Many castles, churches and public venues will be opening their doors in September … [Read More...]

Countess Pillar near Penrith

Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [Read More...]

Festival of British Archaeology

National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than … [Read More...]

Restoration signs

Old road signs in the Yorkshire Dales are being given a wash and brush up. Some … [Read More...]