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

Kendal's Real Queen: A Lecture by David Starkey

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Catherine Parr's link with Kendal is well known - but is there another link between Kendal and the Tudors? Dr Starkey's lecture will explore the life of a different lady, Lady Margaret Beaufort,'my lady the king's mother' - and suggest she is "Kendal's Real Queen"

The lecture will be held at Rheged near Penrith on Tuesday 6th November 2012, to celebrate the re-dedication of the Victoria County History by HM The Queen in this Jubilee Year 2012.

For details how to book your place, click here

New: Local & Regional Seminar Series for 2013-14

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Cancelled: Lecture at the Rheged Centre, Friday 23rd March 2018

Date the event has passed: 23 March 2018

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture to be given by Eric Robson on Friday 23rd March at The Rheged Centre has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

Sources for Religious History

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A new set of guidelines are now available for those working on parish/township articles. Briefing Note 4 provides a checklist of sources for anyone working on the religious history of a parish or township. These guidelines can be found on the 'Resources' page.

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