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We are delighted to announce that the full draft article for Kirkby Lonsdale has been completed by Emmeline Garnett. As the first draft of an article for a small town, it represents a major milestone for the project.
The result of Emmeline’s labours can be viewed on the right-hand side of the Kirkby Lonsdale JD page, or following this link: http://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/2-work-progress-interim-draft-article
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On the 2nd May VCH volunteers attended a training event focused on researching the clergy. This event, held at Carlisle Archive Centre, followed the recent launch of the latest task for VCH volunteers, to gather the names of Anglican clergy for each parish.
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Local Historian, Ralph Lewthwaite will give a lecture at St Benedict's Sixth Form Centre, Whitehaven on Wednesday 24 April, 7.00pm. All are welcome (including children over the age of 11). Lecture topics include: The Castle, New Houses, The Brockelbanks, William Pit.
Date the event has passed: 30/11/2017
The next Drafters' meeting will be held between 11am and 1pm on Thursday 2nd November in the Beacon Room at Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QY.
