Common Threads - Discoveries from the Commonplace books of Cumbria
Common Threads – Discoveries from the Commonplace books of Cumbria
Tuesday 26 August 2025
This special two-hour talk with the National Trust team from Townend, Chantelle Dollimore and Carol Jamieson, who will introduce us to the life of Elizabeth Birkett, through the pages of her commonplace book.
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Common Threads – Discoveries from the Commonplace books of Cumbria
Tuesday 26 August 2025
This special two-hour talk with the National Trust team from Townend, Chantelle Dollimore and Carol Jamieson, who will introduce us to the life of Elizabeth Birkett, through the pages of her commonplace book.
Elizabeth was the wife of Old Ben Browne of Townend, the wonderful 17th century farmhouse in Troutbeck. She filled a 57-page commonplace book with 80 medicinal, cookery and household recipes in 1699, which Chantelle and Carol bring to life at Townend, preparing recipes from the book for their visitors.
How To Find Us
Directions to Muncaster Castle Muncaster is located in the heart of the Western Lake District close to Ravenglass, an old Roman port and the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park. If you’re visiting Muncaster for the day, put the postcode CA18 1RD into your Sat Nav or use the Google route planner below and that will guide you directly to our main Car Park. Please note that during the winter months (November to Easter), parking and entry for all customers is via the Church Gate entrance, 1/3 mile south of the main car park. For visitors with disability/mobility concerns, we have a car park in the heart of the estate which can be accessed via Church Gate. This is approximately 1/3 mile around the corner from the main car park (heading south) and is the same entrance for coaches. We have additional parking for our major festivals and parking is completely FREE, all day! We look forward to welcoming you soon.
