It started with a small group of interested locals who had two guided walks around the village, looking at local landmarks and history.

We have six meeting a year from September to March, covering a wide range of history and environmental topics, with expert speakers, usually illustrated with slides.

In the summer, we normally have three visits to local places of historical interest.

Meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month, either in the village hall or the Methodist Chapel room and are very well attended by a regular local following.

A special event in our anniversary year was an exhibition about the Settle-Carlisle railway and its impact on our village. Much research was undertaken by a small committee and members of the society, who produced not only an excellent exhibition, but also new archival material.

We welcome visitors to all our meetings for a small charge and if you wish to become members the annual fee is £5.00 single, £7.00 couple.

For more information, please email Sheila Fletcher  (castleview@clara.co.uk)

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Programme  2010

Wednesday 21st April   7.30 pm in the Methodist Chapel Room

First meeting for a new project on Employment/trades in Lazonby

Wednesday 23rd June.  Meet at 2.00pm Doctor's surgery Kirkoswald

Walk to see remains of old mills and milling at Raven Beck, Kirkoswald   (Length of own choice 1hour or 2 hours)

Wednesday 14th July. Meet at 7.00pm at Armathwaite Bridge

Aspects of geology by River Eden, led by John Rodgers

For more details contact  Jennifer Cripps (Secretary)  01768898898

Visitors welcome