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*[http://users.tinyworld.co.uk/peterostle/besse.html Index to the early Quaker families of Cumberland] | *[http://users.tinyworld.co.uk/peterostle/besse.html Index to the early Quaker families of Cumberland] | ||
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*[http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/longtown19/index.html 19th Century Longtown] | *[http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/longtown19/index.html 19th Century Longtown] | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 2 May 2008
| The most north westerly county in England and home to the world famous Lake District.
The traditional steel, coal and iron of the coastal towns has almost died out in modern times and replaced with dairy farming, West Cumberland Farmers being Great Britain's largest agricultural co-operative. The birthplace of William Wordsworth and the home of Samuel Coleridge. |
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County town: Carlisle
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Resources
Primary Reference
Countywide Interest
- Cumbrian Genealogy includes lists of principal inhabitants, 1851 census, 1901 directory
- WW2 People's War stories gathered by BBC Radio Cumbria
Specific Town and Village Interest
- Patterdale Patter family history exchange for Patterdale, Hartsop, Glenridding and Deepdale
Maps and Photographs
Books of local interest
Register Office
Certificate ordering information;
Barrow Register Office
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow In Furness
LA14 1LG
Fax:01229 894513
Email: barrow.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Carlisle Register Office
23 Portland Square
Carlisle
CA1 1PE
Fax:01228 607434
Email: carlisle.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Cockermouth Register Office
Fairfield
Station Road
Cockermouth
CA13 9PT
Tel:01900 325960
Fax:01900 325962
Email: cockermouth.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Kendal Register Office
County Offices
Kendal
LA9 4RQ
Fax:01539 773565
Email: kendal.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Penrith Register Office
Friargate
Penrith
CA11 7XR
Fax:01768 242122
Email: penrith.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Ulverston Register Office
The Town Hall
Ulverston
LA12 7AR
Whitehaven Register Office
College House
Flatt Walk
Whitehaven
CA28 7RW
Email: whitehaven.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Wigton Register Office
Station Road
Wigton
CA7 9AJ
Email: wigton.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Workington Register Office
Hall Park
Ramsey Brow
Workington
CA14 4TG
Tel:01900 325160
Email: cockermouth.registeroffice@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Record Office Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
Record Office Lookup Contacts
- Barrow in Furness R/O Helen Smith Too
Cemetery Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Barrow cemetery details needed Helen Smith Too
Photo Offers
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
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