GLENRIDDING - A catastrophe in Greenside mine filled the dale with mourning. Four men, John William Lancaster, William Nanson, James Watson and J. Watson, were engulfed in debris by a collapse of rock. Lancaster was killed and Nanson and James Watson were severely injured, the other Watson somehow escaping without injury. Lancaster, who was only 37, left a wife and three children. Coroner William Hewitson opened and adjourned the inquest at the deceased's residence, Grisedale Lodge, where the body was lying.

August 1901

LOWTHER & ULLSWATER - The Crown Prince of Germany arrived at Lowther Castle as the guest of the Earl and Countess of Lonsdale. The first full day was spent on Crosby Fell, enjoying the grouse shooting. On the following day, a hound trail and sheepdog trial, with valuable prizes, were held in Lowther Park by way of entertainment. The Ullswater steamboat, Raven, was chartered and his Imperial Highness, with other guests, went for a trip on the lake. 

January 1902

GREYSTOKE - The Rev. Edmund Adam Askew, the rector of Greystoke, who died at the age of 52, came of an illustrious line of ancestors. On his mother's side, he was descended from the Percys, Dukes of Northumberland, while on his father's side he was descended from Sir Hugh Askew, an officer in the court of Henry VIII. In 1875, he was presented to the family living of Greystoke, which carried with it the patronage of three other livings, Watermillock, Patterdale and Mungrisdale. [note from 'Jake' - Rev. Askew had a summer residence at Glenridding House in Glenridding, Patterdale]

March 1902

PATTERDALE - William Hibbert Marshall, Esq., of Patterdale Hall, was appointed as High Sheriff of Westmorland.

August 1902

PENRITH - Colonel Michael Rimington, the local war hero, just returned from South Africa, was invited to play cricket for Penrith CC in their match with Edenhall. He declined the offer but appeared on the Foundry Field during the day and was loudly cheered. The Sons of Temperance band played selections during the match, which Penrith won, with G. H. Harrison and S. Sinkinson scoring vital runs. The committee of the Penrith and District Football League, meeting at the General Wolfe, received an application for membership from Keswick Red Rose, who were accepted on payment of the entrance fee of one guinea. The other clubs were Patterdale, Eamont Rovers, Appleby and Penrith Working Men.

PATTERDALE - The annual exhibition of the Patterdale Horticultural Society was held in a large marquee erected in the Fox Field, kindly lent by the Greenside Mining Company. The excellent local band, conducted by Joseph Metcalfe, made the mountains re-echo with their inspiring strains. An interesting curio on display was a python skin, brought from Rhodesia, South Africa, by Mr. William Pattinson, who was on a visit to his native dale after an absence of four years. The name of W. Chugg dominated the list of prize-winners [as in 1900! 'Jake']. 

October 1902

PATTERDALE - At Patterdale Hotel, Messrs. Thornborrow and Co. offered for sale Lane Head Farm, then in the occupation of Miss Allbright. Bidding rose from £1,000 to £1,100, at which figure Mr. William Little, Penrith, was the buyer.

December 1902

GLENRIDDING - A miner named George Chapelhow, employed at the Greenside mines, disappeared mysteriously and had not been seen since. He left the "barracks" at the mine to turn off the water at the washings and never returned. Mr. Borlase, the manager, set out with many helpers, and PC Brown found Chapelhow's stick in Brown Cove. It was thought he could have fallen into Keppel Cove Tarn. The missing miner was found in the tarn after the water was drained. The jury returned a verdict of "accidentally drowned". [I do not know where this inquest took place, probably local as was the custom, but perhaps it was in Appleby 'Jake']

April 1903

PATTERDALE - Mary Olive Abbott, aged 9, the youngest child of Mr. David Abbott, builder, Patterdale, died after a two-day illness. She was a bright and intelligent girl, and a great favourite with all who knew her. She was laid to rest in Patterdale churchyard in presence of her fellow school pupils, who sang Fair Waved the Golden Corn and We Are But Little Children Weak.

PENRITH - One of the largest crowds ever seen locally assembled at Penrith for the final of the Penrith and District Football League Cup between Eamont Rovers and Keswick Red Rose. The only goal came ten minutes from time when Robinson, the Red Rose winger, crashed the ball into the net amidst scenes of wild enthusiasm. After the presentation of the trophy by the league president, Mr. W. H. Marshall, Patterdale Hall, the Red Rose captain, Thwaite, was carried shoulder high through the town in the midst of a cheering crowd.

A company entitled the Penrith Road Carrying Company was set up at a meeting at the Ullswater Hotel, Glenridding. The principals were Henry Winter, Carleton Terrace, Penrith; John W. Pattinson, Whitehaven; Thomas Bownass, Ullswater Hotel; James Jackson, Hazel Bank, Yanwath; W. H. Borlase, Patterdale; John Kidd, Penrith; and Matthew Place, Patterdale (who was also secretary).

October 1903

ULLSWATER - A new motor service between Penrith and Patterdale began when the Penrith District Road Carrying Company ran a wagon, loaded with five tons of pig lead, from Greenside mines to Penrith station. The motive power was steam, there being a small vertical engine placed in front of the car. Coke was the fuel, as it caused a minimum of smoke. The journey took about 2½ hours.

December 1903

PATTERDALE - A second display of lantern slides was given in Patterdale parish room. Mr. Lowe showed some local views, including Glencoyne sheep dipping.