Cockermouth Museum Group

Last Updated 28/05/13 - News and Projects

About Us

What We Do

The Cockermouth Museum Group researches and records all aspects of Cockermouth’s history, and that of the surrounding area. We collect (or copy) old photographs, as well as artefacts of all kinds that were made, used or owned in our area. We now have a considerable collection of items, which are used in regular exhibitions at the Kirkgate Centre, or to answer local and family history queries.

The group was set up in 1992, with the original purpose of establishing a museum dedicated to Cockermouth’s history within the former old All Saints’ School (now the Kirkgate Centre). That aim has not yet been realised, due to financial constraints and lack of premises, but the Museum Group continues to raise the profile of Cockermouth’s rich heritage wherever it can.

Meetings

We currently meet on Monday evenings in the Egremont Room at the Kirkgate Centre between 7.45 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., when we work on maintaining/recording our collection, and discuss any issues/queries relating to local or family history.

Family/Local History Research

Whilst we are unable to offer a family history research service, we are happy to help with individual family history queries, and can offer a look-up service in directories and limited family files that we hold. Similarly, we are happy to answer local history queries. All enquiries should be sent on the form in the Contact Us section, alternatively you can email us directly - museumgroup@hotmail.com. See also the Resources section for available resources.