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Whitehaven, local history

For a small town, Whitehaven has a very impressive history. A history that many larger towns and cities would be envious of. Through these pages you will learn much about Whitehaven's past.

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Architecture in Whitehaven
Description of important buildings in Whitehaven

John Paul Jones, founder of the American Navy
John Paul Jone's biography and brief description of his attack upon Whitehaven

John Paul Jones' attack upon Whitehaven

Whitehaven pottery
Tobacco pipes and William Gilpin

Coal mining in Whitehaven

The railways in Whitehaven

Whitehaven castle
History of Whitehaven Castle

The Grand hotel

Gullivers Travels

The Jefferson family

Jet, the Rescue dog

Religion in Whitehaven

Whitehaven coat of arms
Drawing and description of Whitehavens coat of arms

Bulmers directory 1901
History of Whitehaven, transcribed from Bulmers Directory, 1901

Bulmers directory 1811

Jollies guide 1811
Residents of Whitehaven, 1811

Jollies guide 1811
Ships built in Whitehaven, 1811

Jollies guide 1811
Full directory for cumberland, 1811

Magna Britannia

Mannix and Wheelan 1847

Whitefield and Whitkirk topographical directory 1848

Whitehaven Male Voice Choir
About Whitehavens male choristers