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History
Society
The Society
exists to encourage interest in and the study of the local
history of Sedbergh, Garsdale and Dent and the surrounding
area. We hold a regular programme of talks, outings, social
occasions and special events including exhibitions. These are
backed up by original researches by members into the history
of the district, some of which are published in the annual
illustrated journal The Sedbergh Historian. Newsletters are
produced quarterly and sent to all members.
Membership of
the society is local, national and international, and
now stands at over 300. Winter lectures are held on the first
and third Wednesdays of every month, usually in Settlebeck
High School. Summer outings vary from local walks to full day
excursions.
There is a
History Society room in the Community Office. Items available
include:
- Parish
registers for Sedbergh, Garsdale, Dent, Howgill, Killington,
Firbank and Orton
- Censuses
for Sedbergh, Dent, Garsdale, Killington, Middleton, Barbon,
Casterton and Wensleydale
- Graveyard
recordings for Sedbergh, Dent, Garsdale, Cautley, Frostrow
and Hawes
and many more
items including Register of Electors, Hearth Tax, Garsdale
Title Appointments and Marriage Bonds.
For
further information please contact the Programme Secretaries:
Elspeth Griffiths, 62 Bainbridge Road, Sedbergh, LA10 5AU (015396) 20677
Julie Leigh, 21 Back Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AQ (015396) 20726
Chris Swannick, Ghyllas Lodge, Cautley, Sedbergh, LA10 5LT (015396) 20951
Click HERE for link to The Sedbergh and
District History Society Website |
