Local History

In this section of the site, we are bringing together as much historical information as possible about the Parish of Patterdale. It is hoped this will be of as much interest to local readers as it will undoubtedly be to genealogists and historical researchers in more distant places. Much of this data has been provided by Chris Darvill, who, over many years, has transcribed the Parish Registers, Census Returns, Memorial Inscriptions and local Directories. 

Some subjects for future inclusion have been suggested by readers and these are shown below in italics (with no active link). If you know anything about these, or know of any other stories about local events or people and fancy writing something up about them, please do so. We will gladly add them to the site and of course give you full acknowledgement as the author.