Peter Liddle was a pioneer in the recording of memories of personal experience in the First World War and in the social background of those who lived … [Read more...]
Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated
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March 16, 2010 By 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 … [Read more...]
Glasson and the Glasson Dock area – Lancaster
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October 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The village of Glasson is situated at the end of the Lancaster Canal, south of the City of Lancaster in Northern England. It was a small farming … [Read more...]
Safety lamp history…
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September 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Over 20cm in height with a heavy base made of brass is the iconic miners safety lamp. Stamped with the number 908 the base fuel compartment the … [Read more...]
Ghost sign: British Paints in Carlisle
About half way along an alleyway not really used in our modern times, is possibly one of the best preserved ghost adverts in Carlisle. Painted … [Read more...]