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The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

January 28, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Carlisle Cathedral boasts a peal of 12 bells, but it hasn't always been this way. When the diocese of Carlisle was founded in 1133, the Augustinian … [Read more...]

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Tardebigge lock gate restoration project

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February 14, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The lock gates will be repaired using sustainably sourced oak - Pic British Waterways

Work gets underway to help protect and restore part of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal system. British Waterways is carrying out what it … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens Work Underway

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February 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

After securing funding last year from the Heritage Lottery Fund, work started on the Thomas Mawson designed, Eden Bridge Gardens in Carlisle in … [Read more...]