National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than ever this summer as people decide to holiday at home. With …
Whitehaven Pit Disaster
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 …
The art of Josefina de Vasconcellos
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 …
Rev. Thomas Woodrow house in Carlisle
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 …
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Armies march out of history onto the streets of Carlisle
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 …
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Queen Victoria Monument – Victoria Park – Carlisle
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 …
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Sanquhar monument
Sanquhar, situated in the northwestern part of the county of Dumfriesshire is, from the casual observer, yet another town on the busy A76 commuter …
The President visits Carlisle
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 …
Mawson Gardens Rydal Hall
Rydal Hall is situated in the heart of the English Lake District with stunning views over the …
Thomas H Mawson. Landscape Architect
Thomas Hayton Mawson is often described as 'the leading landscape architect of the Edwardian era'. His work ranged from landscaped garden plans …