Between the A9 and the Cromarty Firth in the far north of Scotland is the Rosskeen burial ground . Although the church has been disused for many …
A walk around Maryport
Maryport is situated on the west coast of Cumbria just north of Whitehaven. Its history dates back 2000 years to around 122AD with the arrival of …
Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated
Saturday 13th March saw the spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall, bringing to life Britain’s longest, and greatest, historic monument. 500 …
London Olympics 1908 – A 77 year legacy
Held in a purpose built stadium in the White City area of London was the 1908 Olympic Games. Originally the Games were to be held in Rome however …
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Maryport ‘Camp Farm’ could be developed
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd (HWHL) to work up plans to transform and excavate Camp Farm …
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St. Michael’s Church, Shap
St Michael's church in Shap, Cumbria, was built in 1140 AD, predating Shap Abbey and the site is known to have had a church since 750 …
Acorn Bank, National Trust, Temple Sowerby
Turning off the A66 Temple Sowerby bypass and following the brown tourist signs on to the quieter back roads you approach the National Trust property …
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Carlisle ring inspires Tolkien
A Viking runic ring found in Carlisle, could have inspired the Lord of The Rings trilogy. The gold ring known as The Kingmoor ring, is a 10th - …
Castle holds Britain’s most foolish event
Plans have been unveiled for this year’s Festival of Fools at Muncaster Castle in the Lake District from 24th to 28th May. Muncaster Castle was …
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King Edward I Monument
Standing alone in the middle of rough salt marsh just outside the village of Burgh by Sands, is the King Edward I Monument. Erected in 1685 as …