Heritage and History

Potholes expose hidden past

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:42:46 +0000

Recent bad weather has left many of our roads dimpled with assorted sized potholes. A report from the cyclist organisation CTC estimates that there is an average of one pothole for every 110m of...

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Lost Country Houses of England

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:39:18 +0000

The Lost Heritage website is a memorial to the lost country houses of England and is the dedicated work of one man, who’s fascination with these great buildings has brought them to our...

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Unknown history

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:01:50 +0000

Have you ever come across an object, article, building or thing that you are not sure what it is or what it was used for? This has happened many times whilst we have been out and about and no doubt...

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All Saints Church, Cockermouth

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:58:46 +0000

All Saints Church has an elevated, commanding view over Cockermouth main street. The original 14th century church was considered ‘the most ancient and beautiful specimen of Gothic architecture in...

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Memories of rural life in Hambleton

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:09:44 +0000

People who live in or have a connection to the Hambleton and Howardian Hills are being asked to look through old photo albums, letters and family mementos to help plug a knowledge gap about rural...

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New funding scheme for North Yorks Moors

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:02:03 +0000

A small scale enhancement scheme for villages and communities in the North York Moors National Park has been established to provide funding for regeneration and environmental projects up to the value...

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London Olympics 1908 – A 77 year legacy

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:15:01 +0000

Held in a purpose built stadium in the White City area of London was the 1908 Olympic Games. Originally the Games were to be held in Rome however they were transferred to London with only 18 months...

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Arthuret Church, Cumbria

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:34:38 +0000

Arthuret Parish Church also known as St Michael and All Angels, dominates the hillside in the village, about half a mile from Longtown. Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur, the...

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Rev. Thomas Woodrow house in Carlisle

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:40:03 +0000

A simple blue plaque screwed to the outside of 83 Warwick Road , Carlisle, Cumbria is all that indicates the connection of this building and an American President. Cavendish House was the former...

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Industrial past in Carlisle

admin@heritageandhistory.com (Heritage and History .com) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:29:23 +0000

Opened in the Summer of 2001 the subway linking the grounds of Carlisle Castle with the Tullie House side of Castle Way in Carlisle is filled with items from an industrial past. Attached to a 40...

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