Cumbria is the most north-westerly county in England, created in 1974 from Cumberland, Westmorland, and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Image credit: John Steel
The Cumbria Local History Federation (CLHF) has a membership of Cumbrian local history societies, related groups and individuals. It promotes an interchange of information about activities and events. Additionally, the Federation provides a forum for liaison, a means of cooperation and a capacity for county-wide activities.
ABOUT US
The CLHF is independent, funded by members, events and donations, and is now a charity, registration number 1183924. See this page to learn more, to join, and to contribute. Suggestions to develop and improve what we do are very welcome. The Federation has
CLHF RESOURCES
CLHF publishes a regular Bulletin, and biennially the CLHF Directory of Speakers, Walks/Tours & Research Assistance. Our Annual Convention in the autumn is the opportunity for members and others to get together for a conference and exhibition of work.
CLHF MEMBER GROUPS
Many local and county-wide groups are members of the Federation. This page provides a directory and contacts for those groups, in local history, heritage, family history, museums, and specialist county societies.
EVENTS DIARY
Visit this page for a listing of major conferences, exhibitions, training days and other upcoming events, plus a full listing of meetings of our member groups.
Organisations & Resources
A listing and guide to the other organisations which have a major county-wide role in local history, with their contacts and websites.
CLHF Links
A comprehensive listing of links to on-line resources and supportive organisations for the local historian in Cumbria. See also the Member Groups page.
Cottages at Braithwaite,
by the Rev. Joseph Wilkinson, 1810
.Workers constructing the Thirlmere Aqueduct, 1890s.
Photograph by W. Baldry of Grasmere.
