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How smears destroyed white knights of Temple Sowerby
In January 1308, Edward II ordered Sheriff of Westmorland to arrest northern members of wealthy military order famous for protecting travellers. He…
Jan 14
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The Cumbrian who civilised Europe after the Romans left
Born on Hadrian’s Wall 17 miles from Carlisle, Maewyn Succat adopted name Patrick on escape from captivity. He was acclaimed saint for restoring…
Jan 8
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This treasure shows why Romans never conquered Cumbria
Some historians claim legionary invasion of the north-west was a walkover. But a hoard of valuables dug up in field reveals the Celtic warriors were…
Jan 2
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Did Richard III plot murder in Cumbria?
Duke of Gloucester, an alleged hunchback, ruled North of England for 14 years. Critics say he used Carlisle and Penrith castles to plan murder of…
Dec 27, 2025
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How William the Conqueror doomed the Cumbrian economy
The Bastard killed 150,000 people, shut North’s crucial Baltic trade, made 95% of peasants landless serfs, left roads, bridges, towns in ruins and…
Dec 19, 2025
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Magical secrets of the legendary axe makers
Amateur archaeologists found two 20 tonne boulders carved with mysterious circles, spirals and a triangle. It was a gateway to 6,000-year-old factory…
Dec 16, 2025
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Murder, poison and strange intrigues at old Furness Monastery
Built in a remote valley to encourage peace and contemplation, abbey became den of luxury, smuggling, four murders and disastrous rebellion against…
Dec 12, 2025
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The Viking lord who fought the English...for Cumbria
Expelled "half dead" from Dublin in 902 AD, Norse won refuge from Celtic kings. In return, Scandinavians adopted Christianity and repelled Cumbria's…
Dec 9, 2025
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