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16th September 2025 History Hunters with Chris Topping. - Introduction to Metal Detecting, 7.30pm St Mary's Community Centre. The talk will outline some of the history of metal detecting, followed by just how detectors work, including a demonstration using various objects. There will be illustrations of methods and tools used by detectorists as well as various finds for members to inspect.
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21st October 2025 Catherine Penny. The History of Dutton Hall, 7.30pm St Mary's Community Centre
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18th November 2025 7.30pm Dr. Chris Tinmouth - Lancaster Castle, 7.30pm St Mary's Community Centre |
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9th December 2025 Fiona Smithson - Interesting historical objects and artifacts. Back by popular demand, Fiona will bring a collection of mysterious objects for us to identify. Followed by a Jacob's Join. 7pm, St Mary's Community Centre. |
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20th January 2026 Kath Potter and Amy Stanning - How Thornley built the British Empire. 7.30pm St Mary's Community Centre |
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17th February 2026 Martin Lord - Lead Mining in the Ulswater are of the Lake District. The Greenside lead mine at Glenridding is part of the story, along with other local industries, such as gunpowder manufacturing in Elterwater. 7.30pm St Mary's Community Centre |
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17th March 2026 Paul Mace - Ancestral involvement in the Crimean War. A CLHS member, Paul has traced his ancestors back to this fascinating time in our history. |
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