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Election riots in Penrith (and other places)

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Harriet

‘Election riots in Penrith’ has nothing to do with the European Parliament Elections of a few days ago! But as the UK today digests the results of the EU poll, it’s a timely occasion... Read More

Tom Telford – one more casualty

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Harriet

Tom Telford is another of the men recorded on the 1920 Penrith Congregational Church memorial plaque. It’s ‘just’ one plaque among countless tributes to the dead of the First World W... Read More

Nathaniel Dean Lowthian – tasteful adverts!

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Harriet

Nathaniel Dean Lowthian may or may not have been responsible for the following advert, but I doubt a firm of Temple Sowerby tailors employed an advertising agency. The advert was in the Penrith... Read More

Victorian values – punishment

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Harriet

‘Victorian values’ are something that get trotted out in British politics every decade or so, as something to aspire (back) to. This post touches on the ‘value’ they placed on ... Read More

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Election riots in Penrith (and other places)

Tom Telford – one more casualty

Victorian values – punishment