Please check with individual venues for up to date information about these events
Saturday 22nd September 2007
Cumbria Local History Federation Annual Convention - A conference, free exhibition and AGM at the University of Cumbria, Newton Rigg, Penrith 10.30am to 4.00pm (AGM 9.30). Conference themes: Dr Michael Winstanley: Using on-line sources, websites and electronic publishing and Dr Alan Crosby: Local history research - the present and future. For further information contact the Secretary, Derek Denman on 01900 85551 or visit the website: www.cumbrialocalhistory.org.uk.
Tuesday 2nd October 2007
The Jacobite Story - Lunchtime talk at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle. Hordes of blokes in skirts and a ruby-lipped princeling - they got as far as Derby before the English realised there wasn't a match on. Keeper of Social History Edwin Rutherford separates myth from reality. Free admission and no need to book. Event takes place between 1pm and 1.30pm in the Lecture Theatre.
Saturday 6th October 2007
Appleby Archaeology Group Autumn Conference - People and the Land Settlement in the Eden Valley: Prehistoric to Present Day at Appleby Grammar School. Event takes place between 9.30am and 4pm. Contact Harry Hawkins on 01768 864340.
Saturday 13th October 2007
Lake District National Park Authority Autumn Conference at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. Please note this is an earlier date than usual. Details to follow. Contact Eleanor Kingston on 01539 792712 for further information.
Saturday 13th October 2007
Celebrating Carlisle's Heritage - 30 years of Archaeological Excavation. Day school to discover Carlisle's past and celebrate the great border city's heritage at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle. The day school gives an overview of the discoveries from the pre-Roman landscape to the medieval city and castle. These lectures will place the discoveries made in the last 30 years into their context, as well as a final lecture that offers suggestions about how the future of the remaining archaeology of the city should be managed. Speakers include Tim Padley, John Zant and Professor David Shotter. Event takes place between 9.20am and 4.30pm. Day school cost only is £5.00, day school and lunch costs £11.50. For tickets contact Tullie House on 01228 534664.
Tuesday 16th October 2007
Treasure Finds in Cumbria and Lancashire - Lunchtime talk at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle. Portable Antiquities Officer Dor Bruns divides her time between Carlisle and Preston, and spends much of it helping the metal-detecting community identify their finds. Find out what's been bleeping in a field near you. Free admission and no need to book. Event takes place between 1pm and 1.30pm in the Lecture Theatre. For further information contact Tullie House on 01228 534781.
Saturday 20th October 2007
'Morecambe Bay: Transport Route or Barrier? Study day organised by the CNWRS in conjunction with Cumbrian Railways Association. Various speakers. Follow the link below for programme and booking details.
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