Location: People’s Hall
Website: https://www.sedberghhistory.org.uk/
This was a Benedictine convent in Cumbria said to have been founded in 1089. The Nunnery had experienced ongoing impediments and threats to its very existence.
We will be interested to discover whether the nuns of Armathwaite deserved the title of Mediaeval Forgers for their compilation charter, created after they claimed loss of their original documents during Scottish raids.
Some other events in October 2026
A large team of 78 or more female and male volunteers will attempt to pull Andrew Woodhouse Haulage’s 11.5 ton wagon from Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, 10.5 miles through the Yorkshire Dales to Busk Lane in Sedbergh where they will have refreshments in the Hirst Centre supported all day by Terry Harding Burger Van.
View details >Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
Discover a host of local businesses championing our delicious local produce and of course anything and everything cheese!
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Death in the Dales – Festival of Crime
Vintage Film Noir – ‘Detour’, with a Pie’n’Peas supper.
View details >Death in the Dales – Festival of Crime
An extended morning session with 3 fascinating features: Crafting Puzzles, Hidden Histories, is Truth Stranger than Fiction?, The Long Arm of the Law.
View details >Death in the Dales – Festival of Crime
An afternoon into early evening session with author’s personal experiences, and Martin Edwards acclaimed raconteur giving us his special Murder Mystery.
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Sunday invites you to relax with Killer Thrillers; Lady Killers and The Secret History of Crispin Darke with Matthew Booth.
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