Penrith, Cumbria

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

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 Penrith. 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 Penrith, 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 Penrith
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Penrith in 1893

Old Maps of Penrith

Historic Maps of Penrith and the local area.

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Map of Penrith in 1897

Map of Penrith in 1901-1904

Map of Penrith in 1925

Map of Penrith in 1947

Map of Penrith in 1898

Sheet Maps of Penrith

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

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Shows Penrith in 1864

Shows Penrith in 1901

Shows Penrith in 1925

Shows Penrith in 1864

Books about Penrith
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42 photo books on Penrith and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Lake District Photographic Memories

Cover image of Cumbria Photographic Memories

Cover image of A Taste of Cumbria and the Lake District

Cover image of Carlisle - A History & Celebration

Memories of Penrith
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Grandfather's Story

After reading another memory of Askham, I can remember a story my grandfather told me when I was a child. He was born in Askham in 1893 and was Christened in Askham church. His father was the Police Constable at the time and his mother worked in Lowther Castle. When my grandfather, who was called George was 7 years old, he remembered seeing the Kaiser Willhelm coming to stay at Lowther Castle. He watched the ...see more

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Added 30 December 2012

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When I was at the Grammar School, I used to do my mothers shopping on this street; I bought my first pair of earrings from Woolworths, on the mid-left, for a shilling - 5p!! and my mum bought shoes from the shop near left. My French form teacher, Mr Paul Johnson and his wife and twin daughters lived in a flat on the left; he was a navigator on Wellingtom bombers during the war. Also on the left, just out of the photo, ...see more

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