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The Society will be holding the next in the series of talks,
entitled 'The Lost Inns of the Yorkshire Dales'
by Dr David Johnson on Monday 13th December at 7:30pm
at the Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale.
Even before the impacts of the current pandemic were felt,
many 'pubs' across the country were calling 'time please' for the last time: across the Yorkshire Dales many hundreds have disappeared over the years.
David’s talk outlines the various types of 'pub', inn, alehouse, tavern, etc., the roles they played, along with the regulations
they were meant to adhere to. A snapshot of 'lost' drinking
places with the emphasis on the western half of the Dales.
And also once again, to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll ask you to either sign in or scan the Hall QR code and set out the Hall with distanced seating and room to circulate; masks will be optional. We do hope you'll be able to join us.
For this series we have secured a number of very good speakers who will talk on a range of topics covering Kirkby Lonsdale, Morecambe Bay, Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire, Cumbria and Cumberland to Pennsylvania. So a very extensive and far reaching programme. Full information about all the talks can be found under the 'What We Do' drop down menu above, option 'Talks', where you can download all the details.
The Society has recently completed the repair of 5 benches around the town. Details can be found under the 'What We Do' drop down menu above option 'Town Benches'.
We have also been busy as a committee during the lockdown and have produced a newsletter highlighting some of the things we have achieved and a few thoughts on the future. You can find out more details by clicking here and here.
entitled 'The Lost Inns of the Yorkshire Dales'
by Dr David Johnson on Monday 13th December at 7:30pm
at the Lunesdale Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale.
Even before the impacts of the current pandemic were felt,
many 'pubs' across the country were calling 'time please' for the last time: across the Yorkshire Dales many hundreds have disappeared over the years.
David’s talk outlines the various types of 'pub', inn, alehouse, tavern, etc., the roles they played, along with the regulations
they were meant to adhere to. A snapshot of 'lost' drinking
places with the emphasis on the western half of the Dales.
And also once again, to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, we'll ask you to either sign in or scan the Hall QR code and set out the Hall with distanced seating and room to circulate; masks will be optional. We do hope you'll be able to join us.
For this series we have secured a number of very good speakers who will talk on a range of topics covering Kirkby Lonsdale, Morecambe Bay, Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire, Cumbria and Cumberland to Pennsylvania. So a very extensive and far reaching programme. Full information about all the talks can be found under the 'What We Do' drop down menu above, option 'Talks', where you can download all the details.
The Society has recently completed the repair of 5 benches around the town. Details can be found under the 'What We Do' drop down menu above option 'Town Benches'.
We have also been busy as a committee during the lockdown and have produced a newsletter highlighting some of the things we have achieved and a few thoughts on the future. You can find out more details by clicking here and here.
Who we are
The society was established in 1972, following a successful campaign to stop the demolition of a large part of Queen's Square for development.
Kirkby Lonsdale has an extremely distinguished architectural quality and practically the whole town centre is now a Conservation Area.
The Society's remit covers Kirkby Lonsdale and its wider Rainbow parish, which includes Barbon, Casterton, Hutton Roof, Lupton, Mansergh and Middleton.
Kirkby Lonsdale has an extremely distinguished architectural quality and practically the whole town centre is now a Conservation Area.
The Society's remit covers Kirkby Lonsdale and its wider Rainbow parish, which includes Barbon, Casterton, Hutton Roof, Lupton, Mansergh and Middleton.
Our aims
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Our aims include:
· promoting high standards of planning and architecture
· preserving and conserving and where possible developing those things which make the area special
· encouraging interest and pride in the area
· promoting high standards of planning and architecture
· preserving and conserving and where possible developing those things which make the area special
· encouraging interest and pride in the area
The website of Kirkby Lonsdale and District Civic Society
Registered Charity Number 502315
