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Home > Archives for Cockermouth

Archives for Cockermouth

Cockton's Yard - Cockermouth

Capers and conversation in Cockermouth

Until recently not many people had heard of Cockermouth. Then the floods came. But there is more to this part of Cumbria than water damage. The Cumbria Contemporary weekender offered a chance to experience the cultural and historical side of the town…

Georgian Fair

When: 1st May 2010 for the fair but events run from 30th April – 2nd May 2010 Where: Throughout the town of Cockermouth, Cumbria £: Mostly free.  Some events are priced separately. What is it? Cockermouth came to the country’s attention in November last year when the most cataclysmic flooding of the two rivers that […]

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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