The Society...
CWAAS was founded in 1866 and exists to
promote, encourage, foster and co-ordinate the study of
archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions
of what is now the County of Cumbria.
Today it has many hundreds of members, in the county and
world-wide, who share an interest in the area. Each year,
there is a programme of visits to sites of interest in
and around the county.
Members keep in touch with new thinking and discoveries
through reading the articles in
Transactions and through regular copies of
the the Newsletter
The Society's other publications include a series of
records, historic maps, parish registers, tracts and
research reports. Copies may be purchased or consulted in
the Society's Library in Carlisle.
Membership is renewably annually in July
and is open to anyone with an interest in the history of
Cumbria. Associate membership, at at reduced price, is
available to students in full time education. For further
details click on the Membership menu button.
The Benefits...
Transactions... The Society Publishes
Transactions annually in November reporting
on the latest archeological and historical research.
Newsletters... Published three times a year in the
Spring, Summer and Autumn, the CWAAS
Newsletter contains articles of interest to all
members.
Activities... The programme of
Activities involves lectures, visits, a
fell walk and trips of various kinds. Foreign trips are
also occasionally organised.
Publications... There are a large number of
publiciations on various subjects, for further details
check out the publications page.
Research Grants... The CWAAS Research Committee
makes grants toward the projects of individuals and other
societies. A small number of Bursaries and Grants are
also available to young people under 25.