Quest Talk: Skeletons In The Cupboard At Sizergh Castle
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Date
11 December 2025
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Time
10:00 - 12:00
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Athenaeum Village Hall
Athenaeum Village Hall, Leasgill LA7 7ET
Stan Aspinall will tell the story of Cecilia Strickland and her dysfunctional family.
A wealthy heiress, born Cecilia Towneley in 1741, she married poverty-stricken Sir Charles Strickland, then ran Sizergh on Sir Charles’ death in 1770, marrying Charles’ cousin,Jarrard, and recording her life in her diaries.
Please Note: this replaces the advertised talk on the Ancient Sea Kings.
The subscription to Quest remains at £18, which includes all 12 talks and refreshments. This is reduced as you join later in the season . A bargain!
Guest admission at £3 for a single talk.
No need to book, just pay on the door.
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