Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Cumberland and Westmorland
Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Promoting history and archaeology in Cumbria
Cumberland and Westmorland
Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Promoting history and archaeology in Cumbria
The Illegitimate Thread
A new publication about illegitimacy in Addingham 1820-1939 by Lydia Gray
Drystone Walls in a Westmorland Landscape
A field and documentary survey of drystone walls in Asby parish
CARLISLE IN REVOLUTION AND RESTORATION, c. 1648-1688
A book exploring the social, economic, religious and political history of Carlisle c 1648-1688
The Dark Path To Knowledge
The Autobiography of John Gough of Kendal (1757-1825), 'Blind Philosopher' and Polymath
The Memoirs of Sir Daniel Fleming
A new record series volume by Scott Sowerby and Noah McCormack
The impact of motor transport on Westmorland c 1900-1939
A new publication authored by Jean Turnbull and covering the development of roads and opportunities created by the growth in motor transport.
A Cult Centre on Rome's North-West Frontier
This publication is available from the Senhouse Roman Museum, orders and enquiries by ‘phone or email (01900 816168; senhousemuseum@aol.com)
Website: http://www.senhousemuseum.co.uk/about-museum/shop
This publication describes the extensive 2011-2015 excavations which were undertaken to better understand the original context of the large group of Roman military altars discovered in 1870 and the nature of buildings found in 1880. It brings together the results of the excavations and incorporates a complete re-evaluation of the earlier discoveries in 1870 and 1880.
A County of Refuge
This well-illustrated book examines Cumbria's response to the refugee crisis of the 1930s and early 1940s
Natural Awakenings : Early Naturalists in Lakeland
Examines the lives of eleven Lakeland naturalists who were active before 1800 AD
The Religious Census of Cumbria 1851
A new joint publication by CWAAS and The Surtees Society
There are only a few copies remaining of the following publications before they go out of print:
- The Vikings and Victorian Lakeland:the Norse medievalism of W.G. Collingwood and his contemporaries More..
Lancaster Regional Heritage Centre - Isle of Man: Maritime Matters
A full-day Study Event
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CWAAS free turn up on the day guided walk from Kirkby Stephen around Hartley, Wharton Hall and Croglam Castle
Led by Mark Blackett-Ord from the gates of St Stephens Church, Kirkby Stephen at 11.00.
Read More ...CWAAS AGM: COMMEMORATION of the LIFE and WORK of PROFESSOR DAME ROSEMARY CRAMP PRESIDENT and PAST PRESIDENT and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Rheged, Redhills, Penrith from 10.00
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CWAAS morning visit to Rayrigg Hall, Windermere
The visit begins at 10.30 and is open to CWAAS members only. £15.00 per person including coffee and cake. Numbers are limited to 24 and booking is essential. Please book online where possible.
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CWAAS afternoon visit to Newby Hall, south- east of Penrith
The visit begins at 14.00 and is open to CWAAS members only, £10.00 per person including refreshments. Booking essential. Please book online where possible.
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CWAAS free turn up on the day guided walk: An introduction to the Landscape Archaeology of Great Asby
Led by David Johnson, from the Three Greyhounds Inn Great Asby at 10.30.
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CWAAS free turn up on the day Industrial History guided walk: Greenside Mine
Led by Warren Allison from Glenridding Car Park at 10.30.
Read More ...[Kendal Historical and Archaeological Society] Crime and society in thirteenth-century Westmorland
A presentation by Henry Summerson, 7.30pm in the Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal LA9 7AD.
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Free guided tour of the Lowther Castle and Village dig with Dr Sophie Ambler, 10.00.
CWAAS members only. Numbers are limited to 20 and booking is essential. Please book online where possible.
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We publish a Newsletter three times a year.
The current (Spring 2024) contents include:
- President’s letter
- A few words from the Editor
- Society events and outings
- Publications Officer vacancy
- A modern visit to prehistoric Cumbria
- Excavating our past at King Arthur’s Round Table
- Researching Cumbria’s finger-posts
- Mineral workings southwest of Newfield Wood
- The secret life of Muncaster Castle
- William Smith (1769–1839)
- Alston, Keswick and Thornthwaite: eighteenthcentury records available online
- Thomas Denton’s Perambulation of Cumberland
- Membership Matters
- From Luguvalium to Londinium
- An unusual structure at Satterthwaite
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Members of the society have access to all editions of the newsletter. Non members will be able to view issues that are more than one year old.
Read MoreIt is advisable to check the current situation before attending any event.
Regional Heritage Centre - Carlisle Cathedral Library: past, present and future
Other Organisations Event
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