FOCAS is 21 years old this year and Carlisle Archives also celebrates its golden jubilee. Cumbria Archives are marking this with a varied programme of events and FOCAS are organsing a number of visits and talks for its members. Saturday 19 May 10am-12.30pm Visit to King's Own Border Regiment Archive, Carlisle Castle There is a vast accumulation of memorabilia in the museum but few people realise that there is also a voluminous archive of material dealing with local regimental history as well as very detailed records of the men who served. This is not only a must for family historians in our membership but it will certainly appeal to anyone who wants to know what our local lads did for queen and country. Talk and display by the curator, Stuart Eastwood£2.50 including tea and refreshments Further details contact Chester or Janice Forster 01228 527020 or email chesterforster1@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 13 October Members' Day and AGM Carlisle Record Office Talks on local history from the archives and AGM. Members' lunch. Programme to follow. Sunday 21 October 2.30pm Cumbrian music from the archives An afternoon of traditional music from Cumbrian manuscripts and archives in the glorious Jesus Church, Troutbeck with Gladly Solemn Sound. Further details to follow. Saturday 17 November 10am The Wainwright Archive, Kendal Archives A privileged view for FOCAS members with archivist Peter Eyre. Further details to follow. |
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