History

with Tess Pike When a fine old building reaches the venerable age of 900, it’s inevitable that scandalous and villainous goings-on are woven into the fabric of the building, alongside acts of kindness and generosity. Every stone holds a story waiting to be uncovered. Join Tess for a captivating tour of St Mary’s, where history […]

By Dr Alan Crosby Study Day with Kirkby Lonsdale & District Civic Society Place-names are everywhere, one of the fundamental frameworks of our everyday existence and in constant use by all of us all the time. But how often do we stop and think about them - what do they mean, how old are they, […]