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 2025/6
Details of our next event.
13 Nov 2025
The great enchantress: Ann
Radcliffe's 1794 tour of the lakes.
Dr Penny Bradshaw
05 Mar 2026
Cumbria's first farmers.
Dr Gill Hey
14 May 2026
Border Fortress: the
turbulent history of Carlisle Castle.
Dr Maksymillian Loth-Hill
11 Jun 2026
Our AGM followed by 'Artists and Prints:
Cumbria illustrated in early 19th century prints'.
Dr Michael Winstanley
10 Sep 2026
In search of Arctic wonders: Cumbria and
the Arctic in the 18th & 19th centuries.
Dr Rob David
19 Nov 2026
A history of slate quarrying
in the Lake District.
Mark Hatton
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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