Archive Project update
The CLHF has with the help of funding from the The Westmorland Dales and the Heritage Lottery Fund started to roll out the CLHF Archive Catalogue for use by member societies to store and access digital version of their archive documents and images with the option of making them available to members and the
NEW TRUSTEE APPOINTED
CHANGE OF TRUSTEE. At the recent Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 15th October 2022 Jane Platt stepped down as a trustee of the Federation. We would like to thank Jane for all the support that she has provided to the Federation whilst she was a trustee. Richard Brockington, who
Archive Project Report
The Federation’s Archive management project is now complete. We held 2 two-day courses and then the Archive Consultant Kevin Bolton visited those groups who have archive and has done a separate report for each to help them progress their archives. Kevin has also produced an overall report for the Federation
James Theodore “Ted” Relph, 1925 – 2020. Memories.
We are sad to hear of the death of local historian, Ted Relph, earlier this year and thought you may like to read two accounts of his life from two people who knew him well Ted Relph, his life in Crosby Ravensworth and the War years; by Gordon Bowness Ted
75th Anniversary of VE Day
We have just heard from Rav Dehele, a researcher with BBC who is currently working on some programming in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. “As a part of this programming we are currently working on making a short film that involves family members of veterans sending
Are you up to the challenge of our Lockdown Quiz??
A LOCKDOWN QUIZ During the current period of ‘lockdown’ members of CLHF may wish to ‘have a go’ at the following Quiz about the history of Cumbria. Answers should be sent on-line, no later than Friday 15 May, to peter.roebuck3@gmail.com Submissions should include a name, and whether that person is
Covid-19 and Cumbria Archives and libraries
Coronavirus in Cumbria: documenting the pandemic in our county The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted on all aspects of life and is likely to have far reaching consequences for individuals, communities and the economy. All our archive centres and libraries are closed to the public for the first time ever
Now that you’re at home with nothing much to do………….
Now could be the ideal time to catch up with your local history project – or start one! During the extended period of self-isolation and social distancing, members may well wish to explore some of the websites which they will find listed on our website under the heading of ‘County
Hadrian’s Wall Networking Day
A valuable insight into the work of the networks associated with the study and promotion of Hadrian’s Wall was presented at this year’s Hadrian’s Wall Networking Day, held at Carlisle Racecourse on 22 February. From the University of Newcastle, Dr Rob Collins reported on the work undertaken by the Hadrian’s
Archaeology in the Lake District Conference
The CLHF was pleased to have a display at the Archaeology in the Lake District conference held at Rheged on 9 November and to welcome Federation members and potential members. The subjects of the eight illustrated conference talks ranged in date in particular from the Middle Ages to the present
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