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

The next L&DFLHS event poster.
  Details of our next event.

Research access for members to the Leconfield Archive at Cockermouth Castle.


Presidents, sailors, soldiers and spies: an American view of Cumbrian history.
Dr Christopher Donaldson
Countess Ossalinsky and the Thirlmere Dam.
Ian Hall
Our AGM followed by 'Names in the Landscape'.
Professor Angus Winchester
Clouties and Mud - Long Meg Stone Circle and Birdoswald Roman fort.
Bruce Bennison
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.