Programme
The Society runs an annual programme of talks and other activities, plus the AGM. These are normally held at the Yew Tree Hall in Lorton. Talks at meetings will also be streamed to members using Zoom. Extra events may be added.
For the Zoom talks members need to supply an email address.
Talks start at 7.30pm
Events in 2025
Details of our next event.
18-21 Mar 2025
Research access for members
to the Leconfield Archive at Cockermouth Castle.
20 Mar 2025
Presidents, sailors, soldiers and spies:
an American view of Cumbrian history.
Dr Christopher Donaldson
15 May 2025
Countess Ossalinsky and the
Thirlmere Dam.
Ian Hall
12 Jun 2025
Our AGM followed by 'Names in the
Landscape'.
Professor Angus Winchester
18 Sep 2025
Clouties and Mud - Long Meg Stone Circle
and Birdoswald Roman fort.
Bruce Bennison
13 Nov 2025
The Great Enchantress: Ann
Radcliffe's 1794 Tour of the Lakes.
Dr Penny Bradshaw
Talks are included in the membership, and visitors are welcome to attend the talks at the hall at £4.00 cash including refreshments afterwards.
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