Programme
The Society usually runs an annual programme of six talks on the second Thursdays of alternate months, plus the AGM. These were normally held at the Yew Tree Hall in High Lorton. Talks at meetings will also be streamed to members using Zoom.
For the Zoom talks members need to supply an email address.
Talks normally start at 7.30pm
Events in 2023/4
The poster for our next event.
9 Nov 2023
Mitchells: auctioneers for 150 years.(May
not be streamed)
Ian Powley
14 Mar 2024
Secrets of Muncaster Castle: protecting the Tate collection during WWII.
Dr Rob David
9 May 2024
Getting to know John Peel: my experience
of learning about Cumbria's history.
Dr Christopher Donaldson
13 Jun 2024
AGM follwed by 'John, Jane,
Dorothy, & William: creating the Marshall Estates'.
Dr Derek Denman
12 Sep 2024
A place in history: three location with a
fascinating past.
JudithSchingler and Alison Peak
14 Nov 2024
The rise and fall of maritime West
Cumberland.
Alan Bell
Talks are included in the membership, and visitors are welcome to attend the talks at the hall at £4.00 including refreshments afterwards.
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