History of Cockermouth

Some pages relating to the history of Cockermouth

Cockermouth is famous for its association with various historical people - notably the poet William Wordsworth and the mutineer Fletcher Christian, both of whom were born in or near the town.

History of Cockermouth
New Video by the Civic Trust.
Historical photos of the area
Kirkgate, Cockermouth and its History
History of the castle
Harris Mill and its History
A brief history of Mitchell's Auction Company
Moota POW camp
Cockermouth Castle
The 1917 Derwent Mills Ladies Football Team
The Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway
Cockermouth Museum Group
Cockermouth and District Civic Trust
Stanger Spa
Mr. William Lancaster Alexander
Lorton and Derwent Fells Local History Society
Marvejols - Our Twin Town in the sunny south of France
Sadness at death of Mr Cockermouth
Books about Cockermouth
Famous People Associated with Cockermouth
William Wordsworth
Fletcher Christian
Further speculation on Fletcher Christian.
John Dalton
Fearon Fallows
Hunter Davies and Margaret Forster
Cockermouth 2005 Floods
History of the Market produced by the Civic Trust in 2021 to mark 800 years anniversary.