Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS)

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The Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS) was founded in 1866, its charitable purpose being the advancement of education and culture in the fields of the arts, heritage and science in the ancient counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. Its objects are to promote, encourage, foster and co-ordinate the work of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions, with special reference to the County of Cumbria. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Cumbria's past, its history and archaeology.

CWAAS Transactions is the Society's journal and has been published annually since 1874, and its programme includes online winter lectures for members, day conferences, an annual AGM day, walks and visits. It makes research grants and awards student bursaries, and its library of journals, printed books and newsletters exchanged with similar societies is housed at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle.

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