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
The poster for our next event.
10 Nov 2022
The impact of motor transport in
Cumberland and Westmorland, 1900-39.
Dr Jean Ward
12 Jan 2023
The Cumberland Bard: Robert Anderson.
Dr Sue Allan
9 Mar 2023
Lake District geology.
Dr Ian Francis
11 May 2023
The Loweswater burglary of 1816 and its
aftermath.
Ray Greenhow
8 Jun 2023
Our short AGM and 'Feeding
the Industrial Revolution'
Dr Michael Winstanley
13 Jul 2023
Loaves & Fishes: the Mills,
Fishponds, and Grange of Shap Abbey
Kevin Grice
14 Sep 2023
The Dacre Family: a History
Max Loth-Hill
9 Nov 2023
Mitchell's: Auctioneers for 150 years
John Marr
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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