Carlisle Historic Quarter

Boasting a 2000 year history, Carlisle has a unique story to share.

Carlisle Renaissance is supporting Living Frontier events as part of its push to raise the profile of Carlisle’s rich heritage story, with the Historic Quarter as its showcase.

As the setting for the Living Frontier, Carlisle’s Historic Quarter is a fascinating mix. It includes the outstanding Hadrian’s Wall world heritage site, Carlisle Cathedral – founded in 1122 and one of the country’s smallest – the medieval fortress of Carlisle Castle, which has watched over the city for over nine centuries, and the award-winning Tullie House museum and gallery.

Convergence of Time - Carlisle 11am

Thursday 28 May – Sunday 31 May

On Thursday 28th May see a convergence of time at the Guildhall when Romans marching down castle street, Vikings on Scotch Street and Cavaliers and Roundheads from English Street meet to celebrate the official start of the Living Frontier events and to launch Carlisle’s historic quarter and during the rest of the weekend watch out for Past Pleasures and Pompous Maximus entertaining shoppers on the streets of the Historic Quarter.

Thursday 28 May

Under 14’s that dress up as Romans, Vikings, Roundheads and Cavaliers will receive a free ticket to Carlisle Castle and the chance to will a family ticket for four to the Living Frontier Pageant in Corbridge

Get High on Heritage

Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 May 10.30am – 3.30pm

Taller than the average historical characters - Queen Elizabeth & Francis Drake and Pompous Maximus and Servillious Wretch, will entertain shoppers throughout the day.

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Sunday 31 May

Tullie House invites children to dress up as a character from the past and discover what life was like along Hadrian’s Wall.

Under Siege – the Civil War at Carlisle Castle

Friday 29 May & Saturday 30 May 11am - 5pm

Pass the Royalists manning the gatehouse and castle walls to see life during the siege of Carlisle Castle during the English Civil War. Soldiers continue to drill in readiness for an attack, cooks prepare meagre rations and the city's craftsmen - the blacksmiths, carpenters, musicians, barber surgeon and cloth workers keep the army going. Try out a few recipes and learn about the life of a soldier on the march.

Participants

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors, Haydn Easy - Blacksmith, Rent a Peasant - Husbandry & livestock, Mulberry Dyer - Cloth workers and Jack Greene - Barber Surgeon

Schedule

(Please note all times are approximate)

11.00am	The Orders of the Day - the soldiers gather in the inner ward to hear the orders of the day from their commanding officers
11.30am	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century or music and soldiers songs in the gatehouse
12noon	The Soldiers Drill - a detachment of soldiers are put through their paces
12.30pm	Firepower in the Civil War - a short presentation on using and firing muskets and cannon
1.00pm	The Cooks presentation on Civil War soldiers rations and or music and songs in the gatehouse
1.30pm	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century
2.00pm	The Commanders meet - inside the Keep - tactics of the Siege discussed as more news arrives
2.30pm	Music and soldiers songs in the gatehouse
3.00pm	Defend the Castle - a small forlorn hope of Cromwell’s soldiers attempt an attack on the castle - the solders are taken prisoner
3.30pm	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century
4.00pm	The Trial of the prisoners
4.30pm	The Soldiers Drill - a detachment of soldiers are put through their paces Soldiers Drill or music and soldiers songs in the gatehouse

Civil War Crafts at the Castle – Carlisle Castle

Sunday 31 May 11am – 5pm

As Carlisle was under siege by the Roundheads during the English Civil War, the Castle was a stronghold for the Royalists, but how long could they hold out? See the townsfolk, craftsmen and artisans seeking shelter within the massive walls and displays of the skill and crafts needed for day to day life over 350 years ago.

Participants

Haydn Easy - Blacksmith, Rent a Peasant - Husbandry & livestock, Mulberry Dyer - Cloth workers and Jack Greene - Barber Surgeon

Schedule

(Please note all times are approximate)

10.00am	Carlisle Castle opens.
11.30am	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century
12noon	17th Century Building skills in the outer ward
1.00pm	Civil War Husbandry - a presentation by Rent a Peasant
1.30pm	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century
2.00pm	17th Century Building skills in the outer ward
3.00pm	Civil War Husbandry - a presentation by Rent a Peasant
3.30pm	The Barber Surgeon - a presentation of ills and ailments in the 17th Century
4.00pm	17th Century Building skills in the outer ward
5.00pm	Event Ends

Venue

Cumbria

CA3 8UR

In Carlisle city centre

Tel: 01228 591922

Directions

Catch the Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus to Carlisle, West Tower Street. There are regular connections to the Hadrian’s Wall Country Line at Newcastle, Hexham, Haltwhistle & Carlisle stations.

Prices

Adult: £4.50 Child: £2.30 Conc: £3.80

English Heritage Members: Free

(50% discount on admission charges available for ‘Living Frontier Pageant’ ticket holders)