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4 hours ago · A WEST Cumbrian museum is aiming to tell the story of Whitehaven's role in the slave trade, thanks to a £250,000 grant. The Rum Story Reimagined is now being launched at the Whitehaven centre. The Rum Story tells the history of the Jefferson family’s business, which involved rum, shipping and ...

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6 days ago · Cumberland Council has announced the Green Market and Duke Street works will begin on Monday, February 17. The project is part of the Public Realm Improvement Plan and has been made possible through contributions from Sellafield Ltd, …

Aug 21, 2024 · The board, set up by Whitehaven & Workington MP Josh MacAlister, is made up of two dozen local political, business and community leaders. Board members include Cllr Emma Williamson, deputy leader of Cumberland Council; David Allen, Cumbria’s police, fire and crime commissioner; Marie Dixon of Dixon’s Department Store; Michael Pemberton, CEO of BEC; and Deanne Shallcross, CEO of Whitehaven ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Plans also include the installation of new planting, seating, and litter bins, along with historical interpretation boards that will highlight the rich heritage of the Green Market and Market Hall, along with inset stones developed by Whitehaven Heritage Group.

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Oct 23, 2024 · The plans for Market Hall in Whitehaven (Image: Cumberland Council). The design for these improvements has been completed by Align Property Partners. The council says the initiative will enhance the town’s public realm and also boost local footfall and preserve the cultural significance of the area for years to come.