People, Pubs and Politics: GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF WHITEHAVEN
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A walk through the Social History of Whitehaven TownJoin us for a series of fascinating walks and talks uncovering the hidden stories and remarkable characters of Whitehaven’s past.
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
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.
Meet at The Beacon Museum, West Strand, Whitehaven Harbour at 10.30am
£2 FOR THE WALK ONLY or FREE WITH ENTRY TO MUSEUM. Pre-booking preferable but not compulsory.
If just attending the walk, please select 'Guided Walk Ticket'.
If attending the museum and walk, please select relevant admission ticket only.
In the event of poor weather and the walk being cancelled an alternative talk in the Beacon may be provided.
Suitable for Ages 7+, under 18s to be accompanied by an Adult.
Dates
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026 (UTC+01)Location
The Beacon Museum
West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY
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