Studying, researching, publishing and stimulating interest in the history of Sedbergh and the local area.
Sedbergh & District History Society
Society Sedbergh & District History Society was founded in 1980 and now has members throughout the world. Its aims are to study, research, publish and stimulate interest in history but mainly in the history of the local area.
Winter lectures are held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. Meetings are held in the People’s Hall, Sedbergh or by Zoom invitation. Summer outings vary from local walks to full day excursions.
View current and historical photographs of the town, as well as content and displays from Society exhibitions.
17th June 2026
We have done it, 5,000 records in the Archives Catalogue system!!! It has taken a while to get to this point, but it has been great to see the variety…
Sedbergh Workhouse
Over the years Sedbergh has had three different workhouses. The first was opened in 1732 at Settlebeck, but only remained there for a few years. It than moved to the row of houses on Main St. opposite New St. remaining there for over 100 years. In 1857 the final workhouse opened, a large purpose built building, this too closed in 1930.
The Sedbergh Historian
The journal of the Society has been produced since 1981. Articles include a wide variety of topics, they range in time from pre-Norman to the present and cover Sedbergh, Garsdale, Dent and neighbouring areas.
Society Newsletters
The Society publishes several newsletters each year providing local news, reviews of talks and excursions and short articles on a wide variety of interesting topics.
Sedbergh & District History Society has gratefully received funding from the following organisations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority's Sustainable Development Fund is open to individuals, businesses, community groups or voluntary sector bodies. It provides an accessible source of money for a range of projects that result in positive benefits for the National Park's environment, economy and communities, while enhancing and conserving local culture, wildlife and landscape.
