History & Heritage

Interviews

Cartmel is an exciting community in many different ways, the people living in it being an important one.  We thought it appropriate to interview some of these people either because their presence and activity has a direct impact on village life, or because of their knowledge, memories and experiences.

The interviews range in length but once you click on the video link you can see the length in minutes and seconds on the bottom left hand corner.

We hope you enjoy these interviews and invite you to suggest interviews (on film or audio) with people that you believe the archive should include.

Cavendish, Hugh (Lord)
Baron of Furness

Lord Cavendish talks candidly about some of the influences on his life, Holker Estate, Cartmel Racecourse, how his family and estate interact with the local community. Video Interview with Lord Hugh Cavendish Lord Cavendish (‘LC’), Baron of Furness Interviewer : Anna Maria Ashe (‘AA’) Date : 24 September 2015 Recording duration : 39 mins 19 […]

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Devenish, Nick (Rev.)
Vicar of Cartmel

Rev. Nick Devenish talks to Anna Maria about the Priory, the role that it plays in community life in Cartmel and surrounding area and current issues that  it faces. Video Interview with Rev. Nick Devenish Nick Devenish, (‘ND’), Vicar of Cartmel Interviewer : Anna Maria Ashe (‘AA’) Date : 20 September 2016 Recording duration : […]

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jonathan garratt interview

Garratt, Jonathan (Cartmel Racecourse Manager)
Jonathan speaks passionately about Cartmel Racecourse, the events hosted on it and its importance for Cartmel

Jonathan Garratt, Manager of Cartmel Race Course is speaking to Anna Maria Ashe about the role and impact of the racecourse on the village of Cartmel. Video Interview with Jonathan Garratt Jonathan Garratt, (‘JG’), Manager of Cartmel Racecourse Interviewer : Anna Maria Ashe (‘AA’) Date : 20 September 2016 Recording duration : 34 mins 25 […]

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Gasgarth, Barrow (mobile fishmonger customer)
Barrow who lives from Allithwaite comes to Cartmel every Thursday as his mother did before him to buy fish from Fleetwood delivered by Chris Lark

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Godwin, Charles (M.B.E)
Cartmel resident

Charles Godwin talks about Cartmel, the Priory, Green Croft and shares memories of Cartmel and past residents, including Anne Rowbotham. Charles was awarded an M.B.E in the 2017 Honors List. Charles Godwin, (‘CG’), Interviewer : Anna Maria Ashe (‘AA’) Location : Green Croft, Priest Lane Date : 12 January 2017 Recording duration : 58 mins […]

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Lark, Chris (mobile fishmonger)
Chris talks about why he enjoys what he does and its importance to the residents of Cartmel, his route and his merchandise

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