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A local group of enthusiastic amateur historians meeting monthly in Kirkby Stephen. All welcome! Come along and enjoy!

17/03/2026

A fabulous day yesterday when Upper Eden History Society celebrated its 40th anniversary!! Two founder members, the current chairman and a former chairman were there to cut the cake. A talk about our online catalogue, two short videos, lunch and a talk about Viking life – what a day. Thanks to everyone who joined us and a huge THANK YOU to the committee members who helped with the organisation.

10/01/2026

Lovely article in today's Cumberland & Westmorland Herald about new Open Archives session, run by the history society in Kirkby Stephen's Local Links, starting 17 January.

02/12/2025

Second-hand book sale in Kirkby Stephen Parish Church Saturday 6 December, 9.00 to 2.00. All proceeds going to Upper Eden History Society. Some new or rare books will be priced, but for other books we are just asking for a cash donation.

15/11/2025

Upper Eden History Society, Monday 17 November, 2.30pm, a talk about the people of Appleby in the 16th century. Kirkby Stephen Methodist Hall. All welcome, visitors £5.

19/10/2025

Save the date: Saturday 25 October, 10.00 to 10.30. READING THE MARKET CHARTER. Start at the Charter Stone (outside the One Stop shop) with our medieval steward reading the charter, then we'll process through the town centre to the Cloisters, to meet some singing, railway navvies. All welcome.

19/08/2025

Lots going on in Kirkby Stephen this weekend, up at Kirkby Stephen East station and in town. The history of the Stainmore Line in photographs at the Methodist Hall, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Full details of all the events at the Visitor Centre.

16/08/2025

A moving and well-attended ceremony yesterday, 15 August 2025, as Kirkby Stephen remembered VJ Day at the War Memorial. organised by Churches Together, the Silver Band played, the Parish Church choir sang and the scouts raised and lowered their flags appropriately. HM's Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria sent a wreath to be laid. We then walked into the church for readings and songs about local men who served in the Far East. We finished with tea and cakes, using recipes printed In 1948 – 2 recipes from the wife of one of the men mentioned in the service. Thank you to all who took part in this memorable occasion.

28/07/2025

Please join Churches Together and other local organisations in REMEMBERING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VJ DAY – Friday 15 August, 6pm, War Memorial, Kirkby Stephen.
Several men from Upper Eden served in the Far East during World War Two, and at least one of our young men died there. A simple commemoration will be held on VJ Day, 15 August. Not a victory celebration because war is still very much present in the world, but a gathering to remember, reflect and discover more about the men who served.

After the formal commemoration and laying of a wreath, we shall process into the parish church for music and a few readings, followed by tea and cake. Members of the church congregation and the WI are baking cakes and biscuits from recipes written in 1948 by some of the wives, mothers and sisters of Upper Eden men who fought in the war.

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Kirkby Stephen

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http://www.upperedenhistory.org.uk/

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