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. Its two grant schemes support individual research projects and, through Investment in Cumbria, broader work such as an acquisition by a regional museum or preparatory work for larger projects, and its Clare Fell Bursary is for young people. Its library of journals, printed books and newsletters exchanged with similar societies is housed at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle.

The Society produced the Cumbria and Lake District Research Framework for the Historic Environment with the Lake District National Park Authority and the unitary authorities of Cumberland and of Westmorland and Furness, and grant applicants are more likely to succeed if they show how their work aligns with it.

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