History
Events
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Tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […]
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The Pendle Witches
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Terry Bond MBE The Pendle Witches Trials of 1612 hold a significant place in the history of Lancashire and are amongst the most famous witch trials in British history. Four centuries later we remain fascinated by the 12 individual women at the heart of this story. Terry will shine a light on the events […]
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Theatre by the Lake: A Peep Backstage
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Simon Stephens, Executive Director, Theatre by the Lake Simon's talk will explore how stories are shaped, developed and brought to life on stage – from the first spark of an idea to the moment the curtain goes up. Drawing on his experience at Cumbria is award-winning producing theatre. Simon will share how regional theatres […]
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Limestone in our Landscape
Devil' Bridge Kirkby Lonsdalewith Carolina Goodship Our landscape is defined by its underlying geology and the processes that shape the hills and valleys. Kirkby Lonsdale is largely built on limestone bedrock which is thought to have formed around 345 to 330 million years ago during a time when the UK was just south of the equator and a […]
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Tour of St Mary’s Church
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby Lonsdalewith Tess Pike An illuminating tour of St Mary’s Church The early story of Kirkby Lonsdale’s Parish Church is lost in the mists of time, but one thing is certain: when Norse Settlers arrived in the 10th century, there was already a church on the site. The earliest fragments of evidence may be Saxon, and […]
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Behind Enemy Lines
Casterton Village Hall CastertonBehind Enemy Lines uncovers the lives of the extraordinary women of Special Operations Executive whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice defeated Nazi terror. Who were they? How were they selected and trained to commit acts of sabotage, subversion and silent killing? Did they ultimately evade capture, torture and execution? Performer Louise Jordan tells these incredible […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]
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Kirkby Lonsdale Guided Walk
Kirkby Lonsdale Information and Gift Shop 29 Main StreetCome along on a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale and discover some fascinating stories and colourful characters from the town's past. Walks take place on 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month. Starting at 11.30 in the Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks last around 50 minutes. For further information call Kirkby Lonsdale […]