Jan. 13, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this pilot episode of The Muncaster Podcast we chat to local historian Alan Cleaver, who came to deliver a fascinating talk in the castle on the 16th of December 2025. Alan is the author of A Lake District Christmas: Tales and Traditions of Cumbrian Yuletides Past and he shares with us some of his favourite, local traditions and tales. We also delve deeper into the process of researching and compiling the anthology, as well as discussing the importance of preserving fragile, local, historical traditions.

If you enjoy this episode, or want to learn more about the history of Muncaster, its local area, its collections and the people behind the scenes who work to preserve this history for future generations, keep your eyes peeled on our social media and website for more podcast episodes coming soon!

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