February 2011
This group is increasing in popularity. We have over 70 members and an average attendance of 50.
60 members attended the talk about the Victoria History Project and how the Poor Laws affected our communities. 8 volunteers offered to help with the project.
Another interesting talk was about Kendal Pubs. At one time Kendal had 73 public houses!
27 April – The Lancaster Canal
25 May – Trip to Cockermouth and Isel Hall
29 June – “Foul Deeds” – Ann Quintilla
27 July – “I’m Just a Kendal Lad” – John Askew
If you are interested in learning about the history of the South lakes and Westmorland (we sometimes stray outside this area) why not join us? We are a friendly group and you will be made welcome.
Ann Quintilla
November 2010
A lot of interest was shown in the group at the Open Meeting at the Town Hall in September and we have several new members. 53 members attended the October meeting on Lady Anne Clifford. The leaders try to create an interesting and varied programme. If there is an aspect of Local History you would like covered please let the group leaders know. We are planning a field trip in the summer.
On February 23rd Richard Brockington, acting Chair of the Cumbria County History Trust, will be speaking to us about the Victoria County History project for Cumbria and how you could become involved in researching and recording the history of your community. As this is such an important project for the county we extend an invitation to members of other groups to join us. The Abbott Hall Social Centre seats about 55 people so places will be limited. Telephone Ann or Tom if you would like to attend.
Richard will also be talking about Taxation and the Poor Laws and how they affected our ancestors. An appropriate subject in a time of recession.
Our next set of meetings will be:
- January 26 – “History of Kendal’s Pubs” – David Currington (CAMRA)
- February 23 – “Victoria County History Project” – Richard Brockington (Acting Chair CCHT)
- March 30 – “The Mary Wakefield Westmorland Music Festival” – Katherine Pottinger – History and origins of this unique event.
- April 27 – “Kendal’s Canal” – Tom Watson
Ann Quintilla
