In memory of the Reverend Leslie Price (1930–2026) — Rector of Gilcrux for thirty-one years, and a historian who understood that the past belongs to everyone.

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THE HALL IN THE FIELD

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The comet of 975 blazed over a kingdom in transition […]
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RESEARCHING BEATRICE DE MOLLE

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Beatrice is visible only through the acts of men. […]
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THE LONG CENTURY

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While Hastings burns, Gilcrux farms. […]
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BEFORE AND AFTER THE MONASTERIES

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A village that had supported a church for generations could no longer pay […]
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GILCRUX CENSUS 1901

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ALLINSON JAMES ALLINSON HEAD MARRIED MALE 26 1875 HEWER BORN CUMBERLAND [GILCRUX] [LIVES […]
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Cockermouth Union

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The Victorian Poor Law system. […]
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The Goodwill Ship of Workington

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In 1785 Joseph Thompson, mate of the Goodwill, married Bella Fearon, daughter of […]
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Elizabeth Barton (1839-1915) John Storey’s Maternal Grandmother

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Entry number: 473 Date of death: August 3 1915 at Rose Cottage, Gilcrux […]
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Jane Watson and Her Family

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When Richard was killed, Jane was left with six children […]
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Thomas Barton (1818-1861)

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Thomas Barton was born in Allonby in 1818. […]
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Joseph Monkhouse (1836-1915)

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Joseph Monkhouse was born in Brigham in 1836 […]
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Eliza and Her Sisters

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In Memory of Eliza Beck, who entered into rest 11th January 1886. She […]
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Gilcrux Gallery: Brookwell

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Do you recognise anyone in these photographs? […]
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St Mary’s Gilcrux Banns of Marriage 1824-1965

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