Stuart life Archives - Cumbrian Characters

St Anne’s Hospital – a puzzle

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by HarrietP

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

Thomas Smith’s library

Posted on July 9, 2025July 15, 2025 by HarrietP

Thomas Smith, Bishop of Carlisle, has featured on this blog already. I didn’t then mention Thomas Smith’s library. When he died, in 1702, Bishop Thomas Smith left his library to Carlisle Cathedral... Read More

Slander and ‘witchcraft’ in Stuart England

Posted on August 26, 2019July 15, 2025 by HarrietP

The following examples of slander (and an allegation of witchcraft) were found in a manorial court book, and all come from 1691. Manor courts The manor was Inglewood (Forest), in Cumberland. Manor cou... Read More

Cumbrian Characters

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St Anne’s Hospital – a puzzle

Thomas Smith’s library

Slander and ‘witchcraft’ in Stuart England