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.

IN THE NEWSPAPERS (GILCRUX 1700s)

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Transcribed newspaper item from the Leeds Intelligencer, 23 May 1775, reporting that four mole-catchers from Stavely killed over 2,400 moles at Gilcrux, near Cockermouth.

Transcribed marriage notice from the Cumberland Pacquet, 12 August 1777, reporting the marriage of Thomas Thompson of Stavely, Westmorland, to Molly Younghusband of Gilcrux, Cumberland.

Transcribed inquest report from the Cumberland Pacquet, 30 December 1777, recording that John Hall of Gilcrux was found hanged in his barn, with a verdict of lunacy returned.

Transcribed auction notice from the Cumberland Pacquet, 1779, advertising the public sale of John Temple's customary estate at Oughterside, Parish of Aspatria, Cumberland, subject to a fine payable to Joseph Jackson of Gilcrux as lord of the manor.

Transcribed obituary excerpt from the Cumberland Pacquet, 4 November 1789, praising the character and intellectual achievements of Joseph Jackson of Gilcrux, who died at Bordeaux while returning from Spain.

Transcribed obituary excerpt from the Cumberland Pacquet, 4 November 1789, praising the character and intellectual achievements of Joseph Jackson of Gilcrux, who died at Bordeaux while returning from Spain.

Transcribed marriage notice from the Chester Chronicle, 15 July 1791, recording the marriage of John Hayes, shoemaker aged 55, to Betty Boulton aged 30, both of Gilcrux, Cumberland.

Transcribed auction notice from the Cumberland Pacquet, 29 January 1793, advertising the public sale of an estate at Gilcrux comprising approximately 120 acres and three dwelling houses, with access to coal and lime.

Transcribed auction notice from the Cumberland Pacquet, 29 January 1793, advertising the public sale of a modern dwelling house in Gilcrux with outhouses, garth, garden, croft and two closes adjacent to the colliery.

Transcribed marriage notice from the Cumberland Pacquet, 24 July 1798, recording the marriage of John Smith to Miss Fearon, both of Gilcrux, officiated by the Reverend Mr Sharp.

Transcribed news report from the Cumberland Pacquet, 26 November 1799, describing the deliberate sabotage of the colliery engine near Gilcrux, causing damage and endangering lives, with a reward offered for information.

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