Gamblesby


https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/gamblesby

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Gamblesby


Westmorland and Furness

  • Description

    Township in Addingham parish, Leath ward, Cumberland. Absorbed into Glassonby CP 1934. ....pastoral farming. Coal and lead mining on Hartside, recorded from 1688. Ironstone mining, quarrying and lime-burning in 19th century. Only Woolhead and Hartside quarries remained open by 1898. Places of worship: Wesleyan Methodist chapel built 1784; replaced by new chapel on same site 1864; still in use. Congregational chapel built 1824; replaced by larger chapel 1864; closed 1930s; converted to dwelling by 1955. St John’s Church...."

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    Cumbria County History Trust

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    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/gamblesby
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