The Easter weekend is now in its final throws and so there is no better time than this week to look back through our archives to see how Carlisle’s residents have marked the occasion down the years. Lot of families have their own traditions and down the years, people have celebrated the Easter weekend in a wide variety of ways. Across Cumbria, over the years there has been plenty to smile about as youngsters enjoy time off school, going on Easter egg hunts and enjoying the spring weather. Just taking a peek at some of our pictures today, you can see that traditions are enjoyed by the young and old, with trips to the races, seaside trips and ice creams all featuring.