KESWICK Museum is launching a new exhibition about the history of the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway. Funded by the Museum’s successful bid to the Culture Recovery Fund’s second round, Rails, Trails and Steamy Tales will use objects from the museum’s collection to tell the story of the railway company, the line, and the people who worked and travelled on the CK&PR. The exhibition, which opens on Saturday, will feature plans, posters, and the wheelbarrow and spade used by Thomas Hoskins to cut the first sod of the line in 1862; alongside more personal stories, such as the wedding of a couple who met working on the line.
They have all been working hard to ensure their premises are safe. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery will be opening its buildings on Tuesday. The popular attraction will be hosting new exhibitions and a programme of activities for the summer months. It will be reopening with Driggsby, A Whale’s Tale, a fantastical new exhibition curated by school children of West Cumbria. It tells the imaginary story of Driggsby the fin whale in its quest to save the seas. Visitors are asked to book in advance. Anna Smalley, head of collections and engagement at Tullie House, said: “We have been working on the ‘Whale Tales’ project for over two years now, and we are so pleased that the wonderful work of the pupils, teachers, and family members who participated in this special project is finally going to be displayed pride of place in our Art Gallery.