People, Pubs and Politics Walk and Talk at The Beacon Museum - Talk 3 - Pubs

Schedule

Tue Jul 28 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC+01:00
Location

West Strand, CA287 Whitehaven, United Kingdom | Whitehaven, EN

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A walk through the Social History of Whitehaven Town.
Join us for a series of fascinating walks and talks uncovering the hidden stories and remarkable characters of Whitehaven’s past.
Tuesday 28 July- Pubs
Find out about the quiet Whitehaven housewife who became a global ambassador for the Temperance Movement, and uncover how avoiding the Press Gang became an art form along the harbour streets.
A captivating journey through the people, places and untold histories that shaped Whitehaven.
**Pre-booking is preferable but not compulsory. In the event of poor weather and the walk being cancelled an alternative talk in the Beacon may be provided.**

UPCOMING TALKS
Tuesday 23 June – Caribbean and Virginia Trade Connections
Discover the deep secrets of Somerset House, hear the extraordinary story of Jamaican-born James Jones – survivor of the Battle of Trafalgar who later became known as Whitehaven’s “Indian King”.
Tuesday 14 July – Public Health
Learn where a famous lion tamer spent his winters and explore the town’s 35 year struggle for clean water and sanitation that helped lead to Britain’s first Public Health Act.
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West Strand, CA287 Whitehaven, United Kingdom, Whitehaven, United Kingdom

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