Category: Cumbria history
St Anne’s Hospital – a puzzle
St Anne’s Hospital, also known as Lady Anne’s almhouses, is a famous part of Appleby. (Though sadly, I didn’t take a photo last time I visited the town). But I now have a puzzle to share… Look... Read More
Greystoke school rules
Greystoke School rules circa 1790. Tucked away in a folder of papers in Carlisle Archives, I chanced upon a copy of ‘The Rules to be observed by the master or mistress of the Sunday Schools institut... Read More
Rogersceugh from bog back to bog
Rogersceugh isn’t a place that featured in many people’s thoughts down the centuries. Except in 1695 and in the last five or six years. In that time, it has arisen from the Solway marshes, and is ... Read More
History of the Border
History of the Border. A few extracts from the book compiled by Richard Bell, warden clerk of the West Marches, at the start of the 17th century. 1500s: reiver damages Richard Bell’s History of the ... Read More
History of Cumberland and Westmoreland (1860)
History of Cumberland and Westmoreland (1860) It’s A History and Topography of Cumberland and Westmoreland actually. And a title page inside goes further: A History and Topography of the count... Read More
Solway dangers
Solway dangers. The Solway firth – or frith, on old maps – is a beautiful waterway, with stunning views from both sides and a great place to watch wading birds foraging for food. Or to forage for ... Read More
Shaddongate riot
The Shaddongate riot and how it led to Carlisle’s police force. In the last post Cumbrian Characters looked at how Carlisle came to have a full-time, professional police force two years before the L... Read More
Carlisle Police – a mixed honour
Carlisle Police has the honour of being the first ‘proper’ police force in Engoand and Wales. The reason why is something to be less proud of! Sir Robert Peel Sir Robert Peel (pictured) is synonym... Read More