Threlkeld in Books

There are two books specifically about Threlkeld and its History

Threlkeld Cumbria, Glimpses of Village History

Threlkeld:School & Community

There are other books including information about Threlkeld and its history

"Threlkeld Cumbria, Glimpses of Village History" originally 1977 now in its third editon (Price £2-00 - proceeds to St Mary's Church). This is a 30 page booklet with chapters on:

• The Village - Its Origin and History

• Village Names and Jobs

• The Care of the Poor

• The Manorial Court

• Taxation in the Fourteenth Century

• Wills

• History of a Farm

• Field Names

• Mining

• The Railway

• Roads and Highways

• The School

• The Church

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"Threlkeld:School & Community" edited by Janet Airey and Stuart Cresswell published 2001 but now in its second edition (Price £10-00 - proceeds to the village school). This is a 111 page book largely of photographs (164) and maps & plans (6) with detailed captions Each chapter has a brief historical introduction. The chapter headings are:

• Parish Activities

• People

• Industry &Commerce

• Farming

• Hunting

• The Blencathra Centre

• Sport & Recreation

• Churches & Chapels

• Schools

• Timeline & Maps

Both books are available from Stuart Cresswell (Vale View or e-mail) - post and packing will be extra

Not specifically about Threlkeld but including much information on the community are:

Two books by mining historian Ian Tyler include large sections about Threlkeld and its mining activities.

"Thirlmere Mines and the Drowning of the Valley" published in 1999

"Carrock and The Mines of Skiddaw and Blencathra" published in 2004

Both are available from Blue Rock Publications www.visitcumbria.com/kes/keswickminingmuseum.htm

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Keswick Mining Museum
Ottley road
Keswick
Cumbria CA12 5LE
England

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