Cumbria
Properties and events in Cumbria
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'Writing under stress': the meaning and materiality of pauper letters
Free workshops provided by Nottingham Trent University in association with Cumbria Archives. Pauper Letters are a fascinating historical source. Join our team of specialists to get ‘under the skin’ of these enigmatic documents.
A journey through time, Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Michaels 150th Anniversary Celebration Tours
Journey back to 1876 with our tours of our Historic church, exploring the original 18 century miners cottages, Children's activities - a fun family day out. Come help us celebrate 150 years of this beautiful church and all it's hidden treasures.
Acorn Bank Watermill
Come and see the 19th Century mill in action and learn about the progress made in restoring the second waterwheel to working condition and and the stories of the people who lived and worked on the estate.
Appleby Heritage QR Code Trail
Enjoy a history themed trail throughout our town in Appleby! Look out for a QR Code poster on any of our heritage assets to see historic pictures and listen to a short audio clip which will tell you more about our history.
Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust
Backbarrow Ironworks is one of the first built [1711] in the North of England continuing for over 250 years until 1965. This amazingly long period of iron production represents the best illustration of iron smelting technology develoment nationally.
Blood, Beetles and Battlements: The Everyday History of Red Gold
Whose Hands Made Red Gold? From an orphaned earl's privateer cargoes to Lady Anne's rebuilding, Appleby's colour history is an everyday story. Join us to make Carmine Lake from cochineal — a pigment lineage five centuries in the making.
Brackenfell, Brampton, Cumbria
A modernist house built in 1938 by Sadie Speight and Leslie Martin for Alistair Morton, artist and director of Morton Sundour textiles and Edinburgh Weavers.
Brathay Trust Open Day
Explore Brathay Trust’s historic estate and archive as part of Heritage Open Days. Join a guided walking tour, explore our archive and discover 80 years of stories that have shaped Brathay’s legacy.
Brougham Hall Guided Tours
Walking tour around Brougham Hall Highlighting it history and future.
Carlisle Gallery Tours
Join our knowledgeable guide for a tour around the Carlisle Gallery. Hear about the history of our city and find our more about it's hidden heritage.
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse
Set in the picturesque village of Cartmel, this 14th century gatehouse is Grade II* listed and holds a fascinating and important past. This medieval monastic building along with the church, is all that remains of Cartmel's Augustinian Priory.
Castle Bank House
Usually a private home, this Grade II listed building, Castle Bank will be open for visitors. The garden, stables and art display make the house well worth a visit.
Castle Fine Arts: The Colour Makers House
The Colour Makers House (rebuilt in 1677) is home to a traditional artist's colour shop, and alchemy workshops show how paint and pigments are traditionally made.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Open House
Come and see what we believe and what help we do for others in our community. Family History and Indexing historical records.
ClayLife Pottery - It's no life with clay life!
Visit ClayLife Pottery within the historic old post office that's been converted into a working community pottery; where you can ask questions about pottery from artisan crafters and observe real time pottery activities. Have a go yourself?!
Cockermouth's Everyday History
View some of the fascinating items from the Cockermouth Heritage Collection at our Drop In Day. From factories and shops, to family life, schools and local events, the collection showcases the everyday stories of our area in West Cumbria.
Crewel Work Company - The Athelstan Project
At The Crewel Work Company, we are incredibly excited to be involved in a truly special project that brings together British history, research and the art of embroidery.
Drybeck Hall
Drybeck Hall dates from 1679. It is Grade II listed and a typical Cumbrian cross passage house with attached bank barn.
Everyday Quaker Life
Kendal's Grade II* listed Quaker Meeting House will be open for visitors to experience a 'mini' Meeting for Worship, see the Quaker Tapestry (much of which focuses on everyday Quaker life) and to explore the building and Peace garden.
Exploring Heritage Through Art: Abbot Hall Highlights
Curator tour(s): highlights of Abbot Hall Art Gallery – join Keeper of Collections Niall Hodson on a special tour of Abbot Hall Art Gallery. This 30-minute walkaround tour will introduce visitors to some of the highlights of Abbot Hall’s renowned art.