Grasmere, from West's Guide to the Lakes, 1778
Swinside stone circle
Bewcastle
From Mogg's 1829 edn of Paterson's Roads (orig engraving by Paas, c.1784)
Duddon Furnace, from Alfred Fell, The Early Iron Industry of Furness, 1908

CWAAS Anniversary Conference Saturday 10 September

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There are still places left at the CWAAS anniversary conference. This special full-day event will explore the Society's contribution to research and scholarship in Cumbria over 150 years. Held at Rheged, the event features an inclusive lunch and has a specially-discounted fee for members of CWAAS and Friends and Patrons of the Regional Heritage Centre. For more details and how to book, visit the Regional Heritage Centre website. Closing date for bookings in Friday 2nd September.

Christmas Quiz Reminder

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Remember to submit your entries for the Christmas quiz soon! The winning entry will be announced at the end of January.

Oral History Event 16 May

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On Saturday 16 May the Regional Heritage Centre, Department of History, hold their final whole day event for the season, Recording the Past – making oral histories in the North West.

'A History of Local Fishing' - Talk Saturday 15 August 2015

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Discover the precious fishing heritage of Morecambe Bay through the eyes of one of Cumbria's best known fishermen.

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society