Leslie Gilpin is a man of many talents. Chairman of Cumberland and Westmorland History Federation and a lifelong rail enthusiast, he is also well qualified to tell the story of the Cark Cotton Company and the cotton mill at Cark-in-Cartmel. The talk will explore the development of this local industrial enterprise, its place within the wider history of textile production, and the people, buildings and communities connected with the mill.

6th January 2027

7:30 pm

Committee Room, Sedbergh People's Hall