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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

Life in Georgian Cumbria

Posted on December 6, 2021July 15, 2025 by HarrietP

Cumbrian Characters doesn’t touch much on Georgian Cumbria. Mainly because it’s easier to find information on the 19th century. Births, marriages and deaths were standardised as a civil matter... Read More

Nathaniel Dean Lowthian – tasteful adverts!

Posted on March 23, 2019July 15, 2025 by HarrietP

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

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St Anne’s Hospital – a puzzle