This page lists everything currently in the Gilcrux Archive, organised by period and type. It is updated as new material is added.
There is a lot of material to edit and add, so please bear with. If you’d like to help here’s how:
how to get involved in the archive
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ABOUT THE ARCHIVE
The Visitors Book (send us a message to help other people understand what this site is about and we’ll publish it, anonymously if you’d prefer).
GILCRUX ANCIENT and MEDIEVAL
The Hall in the Field c. 975
The Long Century c. 975 – 1100
Before and After the Monasteries
Gilcrux St Mary’s – The Story of St Mary’s (pending publication)
GILCRUX 1700 – 1950: RECORDS and DOCUMENTS
But for an Infant Only Sixpence – The 1749 Church Terrier
The Goodwill Ship of Workington — 1785
St Mary’s Gilcrux: Banns of Marriage 1824–1965 Digitised by Bee Lilyjones
Cockermouth Union — the Victorian Poor Law in Gilcrux
Gilcrux 1841 Census with Breadcrumbs
Gilcrux 1911 Census with Breadcrumbs
GILCRUX 1750 – 1950: STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE
John Penny born c.1759 — John Penny Writes to Mary Dykes
William Quayle born c. 1796 and Williamson Peile born c. 1810 – William Quayle and Williamson Peile
Eliza Beck born c. 1817 — Eliza and Her Sisters (to be continued with a part 2
Thomas Barton 1818–1861 (work in progress)
Jane Watson born c. 1835 — Jane Watson and Her Family (work in progress)
Mark Sanderson b. 1835 — Mark Sanderson and Family (to be continued with a part 2)
Joseph Monkhouse — 1836–1915 (not a story yet, still very much a work in progress)
Elizabeth Barton — 1839–1915 (not a story yet, still very much a work in progress)
Brookwell and Neighbours (check back soon for the completed article).