Westmorland League feats which matched such a wonderful summer for English cricket
AS the bats and balls are stored for the long winter, Westmorland League historian JOHN GLAISTER reflects on a vintage season for the competition.
NOSTALGIA: The stories behind the names of some of Kendal's streets
Historian Arthur R. Nicholls takes a look at the derivation of some of Kendal's street names
NOSTALGIA: Medals were issued for many reasons
Arthur R. Nicholls looks back at some of the medals presented to local people over the years.
LETTER: The rules surrounding the felling of trees
THE local council deserves credit for recognising the need for tree planting to help with climate change.
MEMORIES: building a family home at Arnside
Dorothy C. Maguire (nee Coles) recalls the family house of Colesberg.
Memories of an inspirational teacher
Dorothy C. Maguire (nee Coles) recalls an inspirational teacher
NOSTALGIA: Celebrations marked the opening of the canal reaching Kendal
Historian Roger Bingham sketches the celebrations 'When the Canal came to Westmorland'.
NOSTALGIA: I was too liberal with the baking powder and the macaroons rose alarmingly
Geoff Stead recalls two lessons that he did not enjoy at school
LETTER: The society aims to preserve all that is best from Kendal's past and promote the best in new developments
IN IAN Kell's letter (May 2, 'Kendal has stagnated') there is a throw-away statement that we would usually ignore: 'Kendal Civic Society would rather see the town and its inhabitants under three feet of water than have their vision of Kendal in aspic disturbed'.
