Ainstable, Cumbria

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Ainstable

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Ainstable. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Ainstable, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Ainstable
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Ainstable in 1949

Ainstable in 1950

Old Maps of Ainstable

Historic Maps of Ainstable and the local area.

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Map of Ainstable in 1897

Map of Ainstable in 1925

Map of Ainstable in 1947

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Map of Ainstable in 1898

Sheet Maps of Ainstable

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Ainstable and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Ainstable in 1866

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Shows Ainstable in 1925

Shows Ainstable in 1866

Books about Ainstable
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40 photo books on Ainstable and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Penrith Photographic Memories

Cover image of Carlisle - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Lake District Photographic Memories

Cover image of A Taste of Cumbria and the Lake District

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Memories of Ainstable
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Collingwoods

Does anyone know anything about - or even remember - Mary Collingwood? She lived at "Beck Side" and was the Postmistress for a number of years. She lived with her mother Eliza until her death in 1917. Mary herself died in 1949 aged 83, unmarried, in the workhouse in Wigton. Mary was my great-great-great-aunt - the sister of my great-great-grandmother Agnes Eliza Phoebe Collingwood (later Mitton), who sadly died at the age of 38 in 1891. Agnes is buried at St Michael's Church in Ainstable.

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The Bungalow, Ainstable (Now Known As 'the Old Forge')

Harold Armstrong (my father) and Rachel Mavis bought 'The Bungalow' (opposite 'The Crown Inn' pub) in about 1942/3 for about £300. We lived there until 1957. My two brothers, John and Robert, were born at The Bungalow and we all attended Ainstable School (role approx. 30). Mrs Glaister and Miss Jopson were the teachers. Other residents of Ainstable at the time included the Robinson ...see more

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Collingwoods

The Bungalow, Ainstable (Now Known As 'the Old Forge')