About Us

I have had a lifelong passion for medieval history that I have pursued in various ways.

As well as creating this website I:

• Have written books on Medieval History - to find out more click here
• Have spoken to numerous historical, archaeological and other societies on various historical subjects
• Have made historical presentations at Schools and Museums
• Am a member of the committee of the Appleby Archaeology Group and the Upper Eden History Society
• Was a founder member of the Red Wyvern Society - Britain’s leading medieval re-enactment society - to find out more click here
• Was a Towton Battlefield Society guide
• Am a member of the National Trust, Historic Scotland, Ancient Monuments Society, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, Council for British Archaeology, Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society, Castle Studies Group, Medieval Settlement Research Group, Battlefields Trust, Towton Battlefield Society, Richard III Society, Appleby Archaeological Society, Society for Medieval Archaeology and Upper Eden Historu Society.
• Have worked with Local Authorities as an Accountant supporting museums services including the Tyne & Wear Museums Service, Staffordshire County Museum service (Shugborough) and the Beacon Heritage Centre at Whitehaven.

Kirkby Stephen Museum and Heritage Centre

I live in Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria and believe that the town should house a museum or heritage centre to showcase the wonderful history of the Upper Eden area. I have prepared a Business case for this and would like to know what local people; potential partners; and others with an interest in museums, heritage centres and the history of the Upper Eden; think of this proposal. 

A copy of the business case can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here.

On Thursday 5th September 2024 I made a presentation to the Eden Tourism Network about progress in developing the Kirkby Stephen Museum & Heritage Centre Project. I was assisted in this by Paul Askew of Encounter Eden, a local Community Interest Company with which I am working. 

A copy of my slides can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here.

Please let me know what you think by writing to me at adrian.waite@awics.co.uk

Contact Info

If you would like any further information you can contact me by:

• Email: adrian.waite@awics.co.uk
• Phone: 017683 30159
• Mobile: 07502-142658
• Twitter: @aw_history

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