New Years Eve in Carlisle, England

We stayed last night and we're staying tonight again in Carlisle, England where Willard Neeley served his mission.  Hannah Atkinson, his future wife, also lived here with her Mother and sisters and were very involved in the missionary work, frequently hosting missionaries and church leaders for meals, holding Mutual at their home, and cleaning the missionaries' laundry.  We'll go by later today where we think the Atkinson's lived in Carlisle.

Thursday, December 28, 1905.

Spent the forenoon at lodge.  In the afternoon, we called on the following homes: Sister Nelson of No 5 Wilson St. Newtown, Mrs. Nelson of No. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Reay of No. 16.  We had a nice gospel conversation at each.  From Newtown, we went to Crummick (sp?) terrace.  Called on Sister Cook.  Had tea there then went to Stanwix and spent the evening a[t] Heaths.

Friday, December 29, 1905.

At 11 o'clock we left the Lodge to go to Warwick to spend the day with Bro. and Sister Porter.  A nice dinner awaited us.  In the evening, a minister called on Sister Porter.  We were introduced to him.  Had a talk with him, but could not get him out on the Gospel.  We were persuaded to stop over night, which we did.  Sister Porter doctored me up for a bad cold I have.  We enjoyed the day very much.

Saturday, December 30, 1905.

We arose, had breakfast, the[n] started for Carlisle.  It was a beautiful morning and we enjoyed the walk fine.  We spent the afternoon visiting and getting the genealogy of those that were baptized.  Also met several trains to see if Pres. Taylor were on them, but he did not some on any we met.  He and Elder Makey came on a late train.  We spent the evening at Atkinson's.  Elder Makey and I stopped at the lodge.


Sunday, December 31, 1905.

In the morning, Pres. Taylor and Elder Rich came to lodge.  We all went to the Hall to hold Sunday School.  Had a nice school.  Pres. Taylor & Elder Mackey spoke very encouragingly of the Sunday School.  We all took tea at Sister Atkinson's.  In the evening, we returned to the Hall to hold meeting.  Elder's McKey and Rich and Pres. Taylor were the speakers.  After meeting, we spent the evening at Sister Atkinson's.  Watched the old year out and the new one in.  It was 1:30 am when we retired.

Monday, January 1, 1906.

I arose very early in order to make out the monthly report to sent it in by Pres. who was going on an early train.  Pres. Taylor & Elder Mackey came to lodge quite early and we went with them to the train.  From there, we went to Sister Atkinson's and spent the morning and part of the afternoon, having New Years dinner there.  In the evening, we went to Sister Taylor's.  She had a house full of friends.  We spent a pleasant evening playing games.

Tuesday, January 2, 1906.

Spent nearly all day at lodge writing.  In the evening, went to Choir practise.

Wednesday, January 3, 1906.

Spent the forenoon studying.  In the afternoon, we went up to Sister Atkinson's and spent a few hours helping them.  In the evening, we went to the hall and prepared for Mutual.  We had a nice Mutual.

Thursday, January 4, 1906.

In the forenoon, we studied and wrote.  In the afternoon, we went tracting.  When finished, called on Sister Pain.  From there, went to Sister Wetherell's.  Had tea and spent a few pleasant hours.  Leaving there, we went to Sister Cook's and spent the remainder of the evening.

Friday, January 5, 1906.

In the afternoon, finished tracting a district, then went to Newtown and made calls on Sister Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Reay.  Had a nice gospel conversation at each home.  We also called on Mrs. Persival and Sister Walker where we spent a pleasant evening, then came home.

Saturday, January 6, 1906.

Studied in the forenoon.  In the afternoon, done our shopping and visited Mrs. Carrothers.  Then went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea.  From there, spent the evening at Sis. Atkinson's.

Sunday, January 7, 1906.

Spent the forenoon at lodge.  In the afternoon, we went to the Hall to hold Sunday School.  There was a good attendance.  It being fast Sunday, by class engaged in testimony bearing.  After Sunday School, we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  In the evening, we held our Hall meeting with a good attendance.  Bro. Lightfoot, Elder Rich, and I were the speakers.  After meeting, we held a choir practise.  Then went to Sister Atkinson's for a short time.

Monday, January 8, 1906.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying.  In the afternoon, went tracing.  While tracting, went into a store.  There met two men after giving them a tract each.  The began asking questions ad a Gospel conversation followed.  I talked for two hours as fast as I could talk.  It was late when I came home.  We, Elder Rich and I went to see Bro. Sanders who was ill.  From there, went to Sister Atkinson's and spent the evening taking supper there.

Tuesday, January 9, 1906.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying and writing.  In the afternoon, went tracting.  The weather was cold and wet.  In the evening, we called on Brother Sander.  From there we went to Choir Practise.

Baptisms and the Week Before Christmas

Side note: Our family is going to the UK this week to visit the Preston Temple.  We'll attend church in Carlisle next Sunday.


Monday, December 18, 1905.

We decided to hold a baptism on Dec. 23, the Prophet's birthday.  So we will be busy this week working it up.  We visited Sander's and Atkinson's this morning.  Also, spent the afternoon with Atkinson's.  In the evening, we went to Cook's and held our cottage meeting.  There were five young women present, four Saints and one stranger--this being all the congregation we had to preach to.

Tuesday, December 19, 1905.

Today we spent the fore and afternoon tracting.  In the evening, Sister Taylor called and asked us to bury her nephew Thursday.  Told her we would.  Went to Choir Practice.

Wednesday, December 20, 1905.

Done some studying and writing, then went tracting.  I met a nice lady and had a long conversation with her.  She invited me back.  We called at Atkinson's after finishing tracting thence to Lightfoot's for tea.  Returned to lodge, thence to the Hall to hold Mutual.  There were not many present.

Thursday, December 21, 1905.

We did some studying in the forenoon and got ready to attend the funeral of Bertie Anderson, Sister Taylor's nephew.  We conducted the service at the non-conformist Chapel.  I was first speaker.  Elder Rick then spoke.  We led the procession to the grave and after the coffin was lowered, I offered the dedicatory prayer and we lett for home.  I was very wet and misty and I caught cold at the funeral.  We spent the remaining part of the afternoon at Atkinson's helping them in the laundry.  Went to Stanwix to spend the evening at Heath's.

Friday, December 22, 1905.

We went out tracting this morning.  In the afternoon, we spent the time visiting those who were going to be baptized.  We also called on Sister Sanders and Atkinson's.  Spent the evening at Walkers.  Received Mr. Walker's consent to baptise her daughter Doris.

Saturday, December 23, 1905.

The Prophet's Birthday.  After studying a while, we went to Newtown and called on Miss Nelson.  For a time we were fasting, so could not partake of dinner as she wanted us to, but she gave us a cake and two mince pies to bring home with us.  Leaving there, we called on Bro. Cook.  He was not home, his wife was.  From there we called on Bro. Armstrong.  Had a talk with his Wife and she consented to be baptized.  We came to lodge, had supper, then went to Sister Atkinson's to practise some songs for the baptisms.  We got ready and at 8 o'clock went to the baths.  When all the people had come, we started the service.  After singing and prayer, Elder Rich spoke on baptism and its importance to our Salvation.  After which I led seven honest truth seeking souls into the waters of baptism.  There were many strangers and Saints gathered around the pool.  All seemed interested and a fine peaceful spirit prevailed.

Sunday, December 24, 1905.

At 2:30, our Sunday School commenced.  The members who were baptized were confirmed.  We had a nice meeting.  IN the evening, a large number were in attendance.  I spoke on the Life of Christ and Elder Rick on the life and labours of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Monday, December 25, 1905.

Christmas day. After writing a while, we went to Sister Atkinson's for Christmas dinner and to spend the afternoon and evening.  Had a fine dinner of roast goose and plum pudding.  In the evening, Walkers came.  Also other friends and we played games and sang.  The evening was well spent.  Although I had a bad cold and didn't feel veery well, I enjoyed myself.

Tuesday, December 26, 1905.

Boxing day, another English holiday. We went to the Hall at 11 A.M. to assist in decorating it for the party to be held in the evening.  Leaving there, we went to Sister Taylor's and spent a pleasant afternoon.  At 6 P.M., we were at the Hall to begin our entertainment.  A very large crowd came and we had an enjoyable time playing games.  Also had a nice program and Christmas tree for the children.  Mr. Walker was Santa.  I got a pig in in the polk.  All enjoyed themselves fine.

Wednesday, December 27, 1905.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge.  In the afternoon, we went to Bro. Sander's who was ill and administered to him.  From there, we returned to Sister Atkinson's and had supper spent evening playing games.

Harmonium and the Sick Infant

onday, August 21, 1905.  Carlisle.  Stormy. Rain.

In the morning, we went to Sister Atkinson's to take our laundry.  Returning from there, we spent the remaining part of the day in the Lodge studying and writing.  Sister Atkinson called to get some tracts to take with her on her genealogical tour among her people, leaving the same afternoon went to Penrith.

Tuesday, August 22, 1905.  Carlisle.

I spent the forenoon in study.  The afternoon was spent in tracking.  I met good success.  After tracting, we came home,  had tea, then went to Newtown to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Found them well, except their little infant, 11 weeks old.  It was very ill with inflammation of the bowels and consumption of the lungs.  The Doctor had given it up.  By request of the parents, we held a prayer circle with the family in its behalf, not having any oil to administer with.  It appeared to rest easy afterwards.  The people are very interested in the Gospel.  And while we were there, they asked us if we had an organ in our hall.  When we told them no, they told us they would make us a present of a Harmonium which is similar to an organ.  We tried to offer them pay, but they refused to accept any thing.  So we thanked them for their kind offer.  It was quite late when we came home.

Wednesday, August 23, 1905.  Carlisle.

This morning we arose and had breakfast, then went to Newtown to see how the infant was.  Found it about the same.  We administered to it, then returned home.  After dinner, we went out tracting.  In the evening, we went to Mutual.  Afterwards we came home.

Thursday, August 24, 1905.  Carlisle.

This morning we went up to Newtown to see how the little child [was].  Found it much better, which was very encouraging to the parents.  We again administered to it, then we had a long talk with the parents on the Gospel.  Leaving there, we returned to Carlisle and hired a man to go up and convey the Harmonium down to the hall.

In the afternoon, we went up to Sister Atkinson's.  From there to Bro. and Siter Sanders who were ill.  Leaving there, we went to Upperby to see Bro. and Sister Lightfoot's.  Had tea, then came down to Harraby Green Rd.  Called on Sister Taylor's.  After spending a short evening, came home.

Friday, August 25, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent in study.  In the afternoon, we went tracting.   In the evening, we called on Bro. Armstrong.  He had some friends to see him and we had a long talk with them.  They were interested very much.  After biding them good night, came home.

Saturday, August 26, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied.  In the evening went visiting, first at Mrs. Grassby's, then Mrs. Walker.  In the evening, held meeting at the Cross.  Went to Atkinson's for laundry, then home.

Sunday, August 27, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon, we went up to Newtown to see how Mr. Cook's little child was.  Found it very bad.  We administered to it, then came down to the Infirmary to see Bro. Andrew Armstrong.  Found him much better.  Leaving there, we came down to the hall to commence Sunday School.  We had a very large attendance.  The room was nearly full.  After Sunday School, we went to the lodge to tea.  Returned at 6 P.M. for services.  The Hall was packed full.  We had a fine meeting.  A good spirit prevailed.  I was first speaker, subject: Repentance.  Elder Everett then spoke upon Baptism.  After meeting, we went out on the street and held a nice meeting.  After meeting, we went to No. 7 Regent Ter. then home.

Tracting in Carlisle

Wednesday, August 16, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied our our Mutual lesson and in the afternoon we went tracking.  And in the evening we went to Mutual.  Had a nice mutual.  Stopped and had supper after Mutual at Sister Atkinson's.  Then home and retired.

Thursday, August 17, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went tracting.  I did not put out many tracts as I spent most of the forenoon talking with a Salvation Army lady.  We had it up and down.  I tried to show her the inconsistency of a dead belief but she was a tarter.  Would not accept scripture or reason, but wouldn't have anything else but the blood of Jesus Christ.  After a long talk I bore my testimony to her and left. IN the afternoon we studied and in the evening went to Stanwix to visit a Mr. Heath and family who invited us to see them.  We spent a pleasant evening talking on the Gospel. A nice supper was prepared.  It was late when we came home.

Friday, August 18, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon studied.  In the afternoon went tracting.  After I had been tracting a short time, it began to rain and I came home.  In the evening, we went to Sister Lightfoot's and Atkinson's, then home.

Saturday, August 19, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon in study.  IN the afternoon, we went visiting some of our investigators.  Called on Mrs. Grassby for a short time, then we went to see Mrs. Walker.  Had a long talk with her and her Husband.  Leaving there we came home.  Had tea, then went out to hold our Street meeting.  I was first speaker.  A large crowd gathered around.  Elder Everett spoke last.  All seemed deeply interested in the speaking.  After meeting, I had a long talk with a lady upon the Book of Mormon.  After leaving the Cross, we went to Sister Atkinson's, had supper, spent the evening, then home.

Sunday, August 20, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we made out our reports then had dinner.  After dinner, we called on Bro. Armstrong, then went to the hall to prepare for Sunday School. At 2:30 P.M., school began.  I presided, had a nice school.  After it was out, we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  Returned at 6 P.M. to hold our Hall meeting.  There was a large crowd present.  I was first speaker, subject: Holy Ghost.  Elder Everett spoke last, subject: Mission of John the Baptist.  After our Hall meeting, we went out on the street and held meeting at the Cross.  I introduced Elder Everett to the congregation and he spoke, subject: Introdution of the Gospel by John.  After meeting, we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper.

Photos and Stories?

Dear Family members,

If you have photos or stories from Willard Neeley's life or any of his descendants, please send them my way! loren@willardneeley.org

I would like to share them here.

Best,
Loren

We Were Tired Out and Sleepy

Saturday, August 12, 1905. Carlisle.

Pres. Adams and Elder Wooton came down to visit us from Sunderland.  In the forenoon, we stopped in the lodge.  After dinner we took them to see the sights.  Our first journey was to the park.  Went through the park then up to the castle where we spent some time taking in the point of interest.  From there we followed up the green bank of the river for quite a distance.  In the evening, we returned to lodge, had tea, and went out to hold street meetings.  We held the first meeting at King St, then went to the Cross and held one.  After meetings, we went to Sister Atkinson's.  From there, Elder Wooton and I went to Upperby to stop all night at Sister Lightfoot's.

Sunday, August 13, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon, we studied.  At 2:30 P.M. we went to Sunday School.  Had out class exercises.  After which Elder Woten and Pres. Adams spoke.  We went to Atkinson's for tea, then back to the hall for Services.  Elder Wooton & Pres. Adams occupied the time speaking.  After hall meeting we went on the street and had a good meeting after which we went to Sister Atkinson's for the evening.  Elder Everett and I came home late & retired.

Monday, August 14, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon, I [did] some writing.  Then Elder Wooton and I went up to the Cumberland Infirmary to see Bro. Andrew Armstrong who is confined there with a bad leg.  From there we hurried out to the Wetherel bridge to join Elder Everett, Pres. Adams, and the Saints who were going on a picnic trip to Wetherel woods.  We all walked together.  Selected a nice green under the trees.  Sat down and had picnic after which we played ball till we were nearly tired out.  We had our pictures taken several times with a Kodak we had, then we went up to visit the old ancient caves where bands of robbers dwelt many years ago.  Returning from the caves, we went down the river a mile and a half to visit Bro. & Sister Porter.  Took supper and at 10:30 P.M. started for home - a walk of five miles.  It was 12 when we arrived home.  We were glad to get home as we were tired out and sleepy.  Pres. Adams and Elder Wooton stopped out over night.

Tuesday, August 15, 1905.  Carlisle.

Pres. Adams and Elder Wooton came in from Wetheral this morning.  We had dinner at the lodge then we went up to Sister Atkinson's.  Stopped a while then to Bro. Sanders.  Then to Sister Taylor.  Took tea.  Leaving there, we bade Pres. Adams and Elder Wooton good bye and we went to call on a Mr. and Mrs. Cook who are interested in the Gospel.  Pres. Adams and Elder Wooton took the evening train for home before we came back from visiting Cook's.  We returned about 10:30 P.M. and retired.

Scarborough

Wednesday, August 9, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon in the lodge, as it was quite rainy.  We didn't get out much.  In the evening we went to Newtown to visit Mrs. Nelson and sisters.  Found them all well.  Returning home, we went to No. 7 Regent Terrace to Mutual, after which we came home and retired.

Thursday, August 10, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent in the Lodge studying and writing.  In the afternoon we went tracting.  Met different classes of people.  Some were cold and indifferent.  Others civil.  All in all, met with good success.  In the evening, we went to Sister Taylor's.  Spent a pleasant evening, then called on Sister Lightfoot, then home.

Friday, August 11, 1905.  Carlisle to Scarborough.

Today we had a most enjoyable trip.  At 4:10 A.M. the train left the Carlisle station enrolee for Scarborough, one of England's famous watering placed.  In our apartment of the coach were Miss Jones, Miss Bashford, Bro. Fred Witherel, Elder Everett, and I.  It was 11 A.M. when we arrived at Scarborough.  We wfirst went to the sea side.  Arriving there, we found hundreds of people gathered on the sands engaging in different sports.  The main amusement was boating.  Others were donkey riding, washing in the sea, and other amusements.  Our company of five took a sail out on the sea.  It was delightful.  The wind carried us along at a good speed.  The fine sea air was inspiring.  It was noon when we returned from our delightful voyage.  We were very hungry as a consequence our voyage, so we sought dinner.  After which Elder Everett and I left the other parties and went to take in the sights.  Our first visit was on a very high bluff overlooking the North Sea on which stood and viewed the large expanse of water ahead which decked with steamers, fishing smacks, and pleasure boats.  On the bluff where we stood was the old Scarborough Castle which is partly ruined.  Cromwell's armies besieged it at one time leaving parts of the ruined walls to tell the tale.  Leaving here we went over to the barracks of the English army who were stationed on the coast.  One of the officers took us through the quarters and showed us every part of the camp.  Then we went over to the Battery where they were shooting the large guns at targets out in the sea a mile and a half.  It was a wonderful sight.  Leaving there we prepared to leave for home.  Left Scarborough at 6 P.M. arriving at Carlisle 11:30 P.M.  Came home and retired.

Bank Holiday in England

Monday, July 31, 1905.  Carlisle.

We went tracting in the forenoon.  Had good success also in the afternoon.  IN the evening, we took our laundry up to Sister Atkinson's, then went on to Upperby.  Spent the evening there.  Had supper also.  We returned quite late and retired.

Tuesday, August 1, 1905.  Carlisle.

This morning we made out our monthly reports and sent them in.  Then took a walk down to the Eden River and studied till noon.  Coming home, we had dinner then got ready and started for Wetherel, a distance of five miles out of Carlisle to visit Bro. and Sis. Porter.  The walk was fine.  All along the road going out, the farmers we[re] harvesting their grain.  It was a great sight to see them.  Some cut their grain with the scythe and others with a mowing machine and had boys and girls employed to bind it by hand.  Others had self binders.  They would not wash the grain, but would glean it very clean.  After spending a nice afternoon and evening at Porters, we came home.

Wednesday, August 2, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon I studied my mutual lesson.  After dinner, we went tracting.  Tracted till evening then went to Mutual at No 7 Regent Terrace.  I presided we had a nice meeting after which we went home and went to bed.

Thursday, August 3, 1905. Carlisle.

We done some visiting today.  First call was on Mrs. Grassly who is investigating the Gospel.  Then we went to Mrs. Crowthers.  From there we went to visit Sister Taylor.  Took tea then spend a nice evening.  From there we called on Bro & Sis. Sanders and later in the evening came home and retired.

Friday, August 4, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went down to the Hall to study.  At noon, we came home, had dinner, and went tracting.  It was blowing and at intervals raining.  It was hard to get the people to come to the door.  I did not have very good success.  When we finished tracting, came home, had supper, the[n] went down to Bro. Armstrong's.  Nobody home, but Mrs. Armstrong.  Stopped a few moments, then came home.

Saturday, August 5, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon in study.  In the afternoon, we went visiting.  Called on Mrs. Walker.  Had a nice long talk then came home.  In the afternoon, we went out on the street to hold meeting.  Our first meeting was held at the cross.  I was first speaker.  When I finished, my companion spoke.  We had a very large crowd of listeners.  When we finished, a man ask some questions which were answered.  Leaving the cross, we went up King St. and held another meeting.  I was the speaker.  Leaving there, we went to the Hall to assist in cleaning it up.  From there went to Atkinson's.  Got our laundry then home.

Sunday, August 6, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent in the lodge.  At 2:30 P.M. went to Sunday School. It being fast day, the meeting was given over to testimony bearing.  Many bore faithful testimony to the Gospel.  After Sunday school, we ent to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  Returning at 6:30 P.M. for services, there was quite a large crowd gathered.  Bro. Lightfoot spoke first, then Elder Everettt--his subject was Book of Mormon.  Then I spoke a short time on Grace.  After meeting, we talked a short time with some young men who was inquiring concerning our belief.  Then we went on the street and held a nice meeting.

Monday, August 7, 1905.  Carlisle.  Rainy.

Today is a holiday in England, known as Bank Holiday.  We could not do much work as the people were more or less pleasure seeking.  So we decided to accompany the Saints to Corby Castle, but it began to rain in so much our plans fell to the ground and we sought refuge from the rain.  We spent the day very pleasant at Sister Atkinson's where quite a number of the young people gathered.  We played games, partook of refreshments, had music and singing.  In the evening, came home and went to bed.

Tuesday, August 8, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon in study.  In the afternoon, we went to hunt some Saints who had not been visited for months.  My companion had only been to see them once and had forgotten where they lived.  We finally found them.  They were all well.  They worked in the cotter factory.  We came home and spent the evening tracting.  When we came home, we retired.

Little Andrew Armstrong

Tuesday, July 25, 1905.

We studied in the forenoon.  In the afternoon we called on a Church of England Minister who was reading the Book of Mormon.  We had a nice talk with him.  He treated us fine.  After leaving there we made another call.  Then went to Stanix (sp?) to visit a Mr. Heath who is investigating the Gospel.  He was not at home, but his wife and sister-in-law were.  They treated us fine.  After returning home, we had tea then went out tracting.  Spent the evening tracting.  I had a long talk with an Agnostic.  It was 9:30 when we finished tracting.

Wednesday, July 26, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon, my companion and [I] went to the banks of the Eden ricer underneath the trees to study.  After spending the forenoon in quiet study, we came home to dinner.  After which we started out to do some tracting.  Did not tract long, when we quit and went to Newtown to visit Mrs. Nelson.  We spent a nice afternoon taking tea with them.  Then we came home and went to Mutual at No. 7 Regent Terrace at Sister Atkinson's.  We retuned home after meeting.

Thursday, July 27, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon in study at the park.  In the afternoon, we went tracting.  Came home in the evening.  Had supper and went to the park to hear the band recital.  Enjoyed a most pleasant evening then came home.

Friday, July 28, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the afternoon we went tracting, meeting fair success.  Coming home, we had tea, then went out and held a street meeting in King St.  Afterwards went to Sister Atkinson's then home.

Saturday, July 29, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied.  In the afternoon we called on Mrs. Walker and had a nice talk with her.  Then we came home in the evening.  We went and held a street meeting on King St.  Afterwhich we went to Sister Atkinson's.  After spending the evening, we came home.

Sunday, July 30, 1905.  Carlisle.

At 1 P.M., after having sinner, Elder Everett and I went to the Cumberland Infirmary to see Little Andrew Armstrong who was ill there.  We remained till 2 P.M. when we went to the Hall to hold Sunday School which began at 2:30.  Elder Everett presided.  After Sunday School we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  Retuning in the evening to services.  After which we held two street meetings, one at King Street--I was the speaker, the other was held at the Cross--Elder Everett spoke.  After the meetings we went home and retired.

A Missionary Vacation on Pioneer Day

Thursday, July 20, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle England.

The forenoon was spent in study.  At 1:30 we took Elder Riches down to the train and seen him off for Shields.  Returning to the Lodge, we were busy studying when Bro. George G. Campbell called to see us before leaving for Scotland, he being from that place on a visit.He was with us about two hours then left for home. In the evening, we went tracting.  We finished tracting at 9 P.M. and came home.

Friday, July 21, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent in study.  In the afternoon, we went to Newtown to do some tracting.  Before beginning our tracting we called on Mrs. Nelson who is investigating the Gospel. Had a nice talk with her and her two sisters.  After which we went tracting, met much cold indifference.  We finished tracting and came home.

Saturday, July 22, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Torday we went visiting our investigators, going first to a Mrs. Young.  Had a good conversation with her and another lady.  Then we went tot he Crawther home to visit some friends.  From there to Mr. Walker's thence home.  In the evening, we held two Street Meetings, one at the cross, and another at Princess St.  Both meetings were well attended.  After the meetings we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Had supper, then home.

Sunday, July 23, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon, made out our weekly reports.  Had dinner at 12 noon.  At 2:30 P.M. we went to Sunday School.  I presided.  After Sunday School, we went to Bro. Armstrong's and administered to his son Andrew.  Then we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea, retuning in the evening to services.  We had a nice meeting, quite a few strangers same.After our meeting, we went out on the street and held a meeting.  We had a fine crowd.  After the meeting, we went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening.

Monday, July 24, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Today being the 24th, we took a vacation.  We spent the afternoon at Sister Atkinson's.  Our amusements were principally playing ball with the girls till our Nellie got hit in the eye which ended ball playing.  A fine supper was prepared which we partook of.  After which we had some music from our Hannah and Lilly on the Mandoline and guitar, also Elder Everrett on the harmonica.  We left Sister Atkinson's quite early in the evening and went to Upperby to visit Sister Lightfoot.  After spending the evening, we came home.

Among the Aristocracy

Monday, July 17, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied.  After dinner, the three of us went tracting.  When we finished tracting, we went to Upperby to see Sister Lightfoot.  She prepared a nice tea for us, strawberries and cream, all we could eat.  We remained there till late in the evening when Elder Everett and I started for home, leaving Elder Riches to stop over night.

Tuesday, July 18, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Studied till dinner time.  As dinner, then we three Elder Everett, Riches, and myself went tracting.  We went among the aristocracy.  We received much cold indifference.  Elder Riches and I doubled up on a man who claimed to be sinless and saved.  Then his wife came to his assistance and we gave it to them from the scriptures, but they were so unreasonable, they would not accept scriptures.  We bore our humble testimonies to them and left.  After completing the day's tracting, we went and called on Sister Taylor.  Had tea there and practised some songs over the piano.  Leaving there, we called on Sister Sanders.  From there, took Elder Riches part way to Upperby where he was stopping with Bro. Lightfoot.  Then Elder Everett and [I] came home.  Retired later.

Wednesday, July 19, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Studied in the forenoon.  In the afternoon, we went tracting.  After tracting, we went to Mutual at No. 7.  After our regular lesson was over, Bro. Campbell of Scotland spoke to us, also, Elder Riches. After meeting, we went home.

An Old Drunk at the Cross

Saturday, July 15, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Today being Saturday, we were unable to do any tracting.  So our time was spent principally in studying.  We had dinner at the lodge.  In the evening, we prepared for a street meeting.  The first one was held at the Cross.  Elders Riches and Everett spoke.  At the beginning of our meeting an old drunk came up and bothered us by standing on the steps talking to the people.  We stood there and let him have his sayso.  Throngs of people flocked to see what was the matter, but he was the means of drawing a large crowd.  Finally a Church of England Minister we were acquainted with came up to me and asked me if the drunk was bothering us.  I told him slightly, so he ran over and pulled him down and took him away.  Afterwards an old woman raised a disturbance and a policeman captured her and took her away.  I shall never forget the Christian like spirit that was displayed by the Minister.  He has been reading the Book of Mormon which we lent him some time ago.  After this meeting, we went to King St. and held another meeting.  I was the speaker, subject Grace.  From there we went to Sister Atkinson's for our laundry, returning later.

Sunday, July 16, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

We did not take breakfast this morning as we were fasting for Bro. Armstrong's son, Andrew, who is ill.  At two thirty, we attended Sunday School.  Had a nice school, after which we went to Bro. Armstrong's to administer to Andrew.  We also took tea there.  In the evening, we went to services.  Elder Riches was first speaker, subject Baptism Essential to Salvation.  I then spoke on Authority.  Elder Everett gave the concluding remarks.  After meeting, we went on the Cross and held a short street meeting.  The rain prevented us from holding longer.  We had a fine crowd.  Elder Everett was the speaker.  After the meeting we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Spent the evening, then returned home.

Visitor to Carlisle and Election Day

Sunday, July 9, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.  Nice day.

After dinner we prepared to go to Sunday School, which commenced at 2:30 P.M.  I presided.  We had a fine school.  When it was out, we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  Returned at 6:30 P.M. for services.  I presided.  Elder White spoke first upon the Apostasy.  Elder Everett next spoke upon the First Principles.  After meeting we came out on the street to hold [a meeting].  The Cross was occupied so we went to Kings St.  Had a fine meeting.  Elder Everett spoke.  From there we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Had supper, then home.  Retired.
 
Monday, July 10, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

This morning, Elder Everett and I went tracting beginning at Kings St.  Tracted till noon then had dinner.  In the afternoon, we went out to Wetherel on a pleasure trip.  When we arrived at Bro. Porters, met Sister Atkinson, her four daughters, our Nellie, our Maud, our Hannah, and our Lily.  Also, Elder White who had gone out with them ahead of Elder Everett and I  Sister Porter prepared a grand repast [meal] which we enjoyed.  Bro. Porter, the four Miss Atkinson's and we Elders went to the woods for a walk.  We played ball, red man, and many other games till we were nearly tired out.  Then we returned to Bro. Porters.  All assembled in the parlour where an impromptu program was rendered.  It was nearly 11 P.M. when we set out for Carlisle.  Arrived about 1 A.M.

Tuesday, July 11, 1905.  2 Aglionby St. Carlisle.

In the forenoon, we remained at lodge, writing and studying.  In the afternoon, I wrote my journal.  In the evening, we went tracting.  Met with good success.

Wednesday, July 12, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.  The forenoon, spent as usual.  IN the afternoon, spent the time tracting.  Finished King St. and also Princess St.  I had quite a few good conversations.  IN the evening, we went to mutual at No. 7 Regent Terrace.  Had a nice meeting.  Returning later to the lodge, we retired.

Thursday, July 13, 1905.  2 Aglionby St. Carlisle.

Today we tended to our usual routine of work.  At 1:30 P.M. we went with Elder White to the station.  Seen him off for South Shields.  Returning from the station, we went tracting.  When we came home from tracting, there was a telegram saying Elder Riches was coming to visit us.  We waited at the station till 1:45 A.M. to meet hime.  He came.  We retired soon after.

Friday, July 14, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Today, Elder Everett and I took Elder Riches around to see the sights of Carlisle.  Our first visit was to the Castle.  The guide took us through and explained all history connected with it.  We were taken into the dark cold dungeons where hundreds of prisoners perished for want of food and drink.  The cold, wilting feeling gave us a shudder.  I sat on a piece of masonry or a rock wall that was built by the Romans 1,826 years ago.  In fact, John, the Divine and the Apostle Simon were still on the earth.  When we came out of the dungeons, we went upon the walls of the castle and watched the soldiers drill.  We then left the castle and went to the Carlisle Museum.  There being a find collection of ancient relics, among which was Roman pottery, weapons of war and their sculpture work.   Also, ancient Britain relics, a display of their ingenuity, a very interesting feature was the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots as it was written by Queen Elizabeth of England.  Among the interesting sights were displays of ancient and modern arts and sculpture work.  In another room, was a very fine display of birds, of every description.  Leaving the Museum, we went to the beautiful Cathedral.  Went through it.  From there came home to dinner.  After which we went to the Park to spend the afternoon in study underneath the trees.  After studying two hours on a subject, each of us took our turn preaching on what we had studied.  Returning from the Park, we went tracting.  Met with good success.  We afterwards went to Sister Atkinson's for the evening.  Today is election day.  What a confusion.  Every body is excited and agitated as to who is going to be put in.  The candidates were Mr. Chance Liberal, and Mr. Sanderson the Conservative.  The former being successful by 1,030 votes.  The office they were running for was the House of Commons, which is the same as our Representatives.

In Rome We Do as Rome Does

Monday, June 26, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent most of the day in study preparing to meet our opponent.  We went to the River Eden to study in the afternoon or evening.  We went to Sister Atkinson's, remaining there quite late.  We had supper there then returned home and retired to rest.

Tuesday, June 27, 1905.  Carlisle.

This forenoon we studied on the bank of the Eden till noon.  After dinner we went tracting at Newtown.  Met with fair success.  On returning home we learned that Elder Hyde of Middleboro, had come to visit us.  We came to lodge and were there only a few minutes when he came.  We were very pleased to see him.  After tea, we all went out on the street and held a street meeting.  Elder Hyde and I were the speakers.  Quite a number gathered after the meeting.  We all went to Sister Atkinson's and spent the evening.  Had an enjoyable time.  Then came home.

Wednesday, June 28, 1905.  Carlisle.  Co. Cumberland.

We spent the forenoon in the lodge studying and writing.  After we ate dinner, we went to the Public Baths and took a swim.  Had a fine time.  After leaving the baths, came to lodge and studied the Mutual lesson.  In the evening, we went to Mutual at No. 7 Regent Terrace.  Had a nice meeting, after which we returned home.

Thursday, June 29, 1905.  Carlisle.  Co. Cumberland.

About noon, Elder Hyde came to the lodge.  We had dinner.  Then went to make calls on some of the people.  After finishing, we went to Upperby to see Sister Lightfoot.  She prepared a fine meal for us.  Strawberries and Cream was the most striking dish.  We left there time enough to walk to the Hall to hold the meeting we had appointed the Sunday previous to denounce the untruths that were told about us by the Revivalist Maplesdon.  There were quite a number of people gathered.  Elder Everett spoke first proving those things which were uttered by Mapledon to be false.  Elder Hyde spoke a while after which the meeting was open to questions.  Two gentlemen opposed.  We answered their questions.  They got up and left the meeting which soon afterward closed.  All except those two men were pleased.  I might say Maplesden did not show up.  After the meeting, we went to Sister Atkinson's where we spent a pleasant evening.  Returning to the lodge late, we retired.

Friday, June 30, 1905.  Carlisle.  Co. Cumberland.

We spent the forenoon as usual studying and writing.  Also a good part of the afternoon.  At 7:30 P.M. we went to the Cross and held a street meeting.  Had quite a nice crowd.  Elder Hyde and Everett were the speakers.  After meeting, we went and called on a Mrs. Weatheral having received an invitation.  We came from there to Sister Atkinson's.  Elder Eccles who had been labouring in the Scottish mission had some there to visit.  We were very pleased to meet him.  We all spent a pleasant evening together.  Elder Eccles had a violin and Atkinson's had a Mandolin and guitar and my companion a mouth-organ.  So we had some fine music.  After supper, my comp and I took our leave home.

Saturday, July 1, 1905.  Penrith.  Co. Cumberland.

Elder Hyde came to the lodge about 11 A.M. and we went downtown.  Went through the market, and other places then to the station to see when a train left for Penrith.  We found it left at 1:20.  The London and North West.  We hurried back to lodge.  Had dinner.  Got ready and returned to the station.  Took the train.  Penrith is a most beautiful town, with a population of over nine thousand.  In January of 1905, Elder Hyde and White had opened a field in Penrith, but due to a scarcity in the Newcastle Conference, they were taken from there and stationed in other fields.  During the two short months they were there, they made many friends and it was our privilege to visit them.  Our first call was a Mrs. Nicholas where the Elders had lodged.  She was glad to see us and treated us fine.  We went to her married daughter's home and received the same warm welcome.  From there we went and visited the old St. Andrews Church.  The janitor showed us all over and explained the ancient history to us connected with that church.  We had the privilege of visiting the grace of the great giant whose length was sixteen feet.  The head stone of his grave was very high, pinnacle shaped as also the foot stone.  It was a striking novelty to witness their ancient extraordinary grave of the giant.  Leaving the old St. Andrews church, we passed through some of the narrow streets till we came to Scotland road.  Following up it a distance, we came to a farm house, where lived a Mr. Robison and family.  The Mr. Robison was ill in bed with Rhumatics.  He enjoyed our visitant talk on the Gospel.  When we were leaving, the young lade gave us a bunch of roses.  Leaving there we pursued our way up the hill to visit a very historical point known as Beacon Pike which is a red sandstone structure on top of a peak.  It was used anciently as a watch tower or a signal tower when the enemy was approaching.  They could be seen coming as this tower stands on the highest hill in that locality.  We chiseled our names in the base of their tower.  Leaving there we returned to the city.  The decent was very steep.  We decided to hold a street meeting before leaving Penrith.  So after the Salvation Army finished their meeting, we took the position at the cross.  Elder Hyde spoke.  We had a large crowd gathered to hear us, all of which were interested in what was said.  We distributed many tracts among the people.  One of the most interesting features of Penrith is Pres. John Taylor spent his boyhood days there.  He served his appentticeship there as a turner or joiner.  He also studied for the Methodist Ministry there and done his first preaching there.  Back to the subj. after our meeting we went to the station to catch our 8:45 train but was four minutes late, so we had to remain till five to ten.  So we took a walk down to the river which divides the counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland.  It was farther down than we thought so we could see we were going to miss our train, we began to run back.  My how we did run to catch it all.  We got on the wrong road.  We took us a round about way.  Well if we were not in it, when we seen we would not make it by going around that road we began to cut through fields, climb over rock walls.  I never run so hard and far in my life.  We were completely tuckered out and sweat.  We were soaked through and through.  Well, we just did make it, took our train to Carlisle.  Before close I with to relate the visit we paid the old Penrith Castle which is very notable with its old walls.  The armies of Cromwell had blown part of it down.  The bullet mark could be seen on the walls or rather the places where the cannon balls struck.  When we arrived in Carlisle, we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Had supper then home.  Tired out after our run and climb.

Sunday, July 2, 1905.  Carlisle.

Today is fast day.  At 2:30, we went to Sunday School which was given over to testimony bearing.  All the Saints felt well and bore faithful testimonies.  After Sunday School, Elder Everett and I went to Sister Taylor's for tea, returning in the evening to services.  Elder Eccles and Hyde were the speakers.  A good spirit prevailed.  After the hall meeting, we went out on the street to hold a meeting.  We had a fine crowd.  Elder Hyde spoke first treating briefly the Articles of Faith.  Elder Eccles spoke next upon the Manifestations of the Spirit.  After meeting we went to No. 7 Regent Terr.  Spent the evening and returned home and retired.

Monday, July 3, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent as usual in writing and study.  About 3 P.M. Elder Everett and I went down to the hall.  Straightened the chairs and cleaned up the hall.  On leaving there, we went to the station to meet President Eccles and wife of the Scottish conference who were on the way home, but laid over here a day or two, to visit.  We met them and went with them to Sister Atkinson's where tea was awaiting us.  A party had been appointed to be held at the hall in honour of them, but some of the Saints did not know any thing of it.  So Elder Everett and I rode to Weatherel on bicycles to let Bro. Porter know of it.  We were only gone an hour, distance ten miles.  When we came back, went tot he hall where all had assembled.  We spent a very pleasant evening.  Had music, singing, reciting.  Also played games and partook of a supper.  Pres. Eccles, his wife, and son Stewart and also Elder Hyde spoke briefly as a farewell speech.  At 12, we dismissed and went homeward.

Tuesday, July 4, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Well, we didn't arise this morning and fire off cannons, as we had done previous years, but when we are in Rome we do as Rome does.  About 11 o'clock, Elder Hyde came from where he was stopping to take diner with us.  After which, he, Elder Everett, and I started for Wetherel to visit Bro. and Sister Porter.  After the five mile walk out the country road we arrived.  It was a most beautiful walk, the farmers were haying.  The fragrance of the new mown hay was beautiful.  How homelike it seemed. Sister Porter prepared a nice meal for us, which we enjoyed.  We went out in the garden and are currants, gooseberries, and green peas.  After speaking a few hours there, we set out homeward.  After arriving in Carlisle, we went to Sister Taylor's.  Took tea, played, and sang and spent a pleasant evening.  Then went to Sister Atkinson's.  Remained there a while.  Came home.  After prayers, we went to roost.

Wednesday, July 5, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

On arising this morning, we had our breakfast and studied till noon.  I also wrote home.  About 4 o'clock in the evening, we went to the station to see Pres. Eccles, his wife, and son off.  After they left, Elders Hyde, Everett, and I went to Bro. Armstrong's for a short time.  Then came back to the lodge.  Had tea.  In the eve, then went to No. 7 Regent Terrace.  Returned later and retired.

Thursday, July 6, 1905.  Went to South Shields.

This morning we arose at 7 A.M. Had breakfast, went to the station to catch the 8:15 train for South Shields.  The train had nineteen coaches and all were packed full of people.  What a nice ride we had spinning through the green fields and woods down through the Tyne valley.  The scenery was beyond description.  Arrived at Shields at 11:15.  Elder White met us at the station.  Took us to the lodge.  We had dinner and went to the sea coast.  Went away out on the Pier and on the sands, then we returned to the lodge.  Then down to the hall.  Pres. Adams, Elders Taylor, and Wootton of Sunderland.  Also, Elder Hazen and Brady of Walksend, White and Riches of Shields, and Elder Hyde of Middlesboro.  Elder Everett and myself of Carlisle met in Priesthood meeting.  We had a nice meeting, and we all expressed our selves in regard to our labors.  After meeting, we went to the Park and from there to the lodge.  Had tea.  Thence to the train to return to Carlisle.  Elder White came to Carlisle with us on a visit.  Train left at 7:25 P.M. and arrived in Carlisle 10:30 P.M.  We came to lodge and retired.

Friday, July 7, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.

Elder Everett and I spent the forenoon stamping tracts in the afternoon.  We went tracting up to Newtown while Elder White went visiting the Saints, in the evening we went for a walk down to the river.

Mandolins and Angels

Sunday, June 18, 1905.  Carlisle.  Cloudy and rainy.

On arising this morning, made out our weekly report and sent it in.  At one o'clock, dinner was ready.  Consisted of roast beef, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, rice pudding, rhubarb.  After dinner, we prepared to go to Sunday school.  At 2:30 Sunday School began.  I presided.  Theological class had for subject "Faith".  All were well prepared.  After Sunday School, we went to No. 7 Regent Terr for tea.  Returning at 6 P.M. for services.  I was first speaker, subject "Apostasy".  Elder Everett spoke last, subject "the mission of the Holy Ghost".  Meeting let out at eight o'clock.  Due to the stormy weather, we did not hold outdoor meeting, but went to Sister Atkinson's to spent the evening.  Also had supper, and took a lesson on Mandolin.  Returned home.  Retired.

Monday, June 19, 1905.  Carlisle.  Raining.

It being stormy, we spent the morning studying.  In the afternoon, we went up to Sister Taylors.  Spent the afternoon and evening.  Mary Lydia played the piano while we practiced a song to sing in Mutual entitled "God bless our mountain home".  We also had tea with them.  The evening was spent very enjoyable.  Late in the evening, we returned home and retired.

Tuesday, June 20, 1905.  Carlisle.

Arose this morning about 8:30.  Spent the forenoon writing and studying.  In the afternoon, we called on Bro. Armstrong.  Afterwards on Sister Taylor.  Returning in the evening.

Wednesday, June 21, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon writing studying.  IN the afternoon, went tracting to Newtown.  Had quite good success.  Returning from tracting, we went to Mutual at No. 7 Regent Terrace.  I presided.  All were well prepared on the lesson.  Elder Everett and I sang a duet "God bless our mountain home".  After a profitable and well spent evening, meeting adjourned for one week.  Sister Atkinson prepared supper after mutual and we partook the same.  Then returning home.

Thursday, June 22, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent as usual.  In the afternoon, we went down to pay the Hall rent.  From there went to Upperby.  Tracted during the afternoon that village.  After finishing, we called on Bro. & Sister Lightfoot.  Took supper with them and took our departure for home.  While passing along the road, we noticed some men holding street meetings.  We pulled in to listen to them.  When they finished they passed us some tracts.  We asked them some questions.  They couldn't answer us.  They went on calling us all manner of names.  We were disgusted and left them with a promise to meet them next night in debate at our lodge.  We then came home.

Friday, June 23, 1905. Carlisle.

The fornenoon was spent in study as were were expecting the gentlemen we met the night before to come to the lodge to meet us on the Gospel.  Therefore we prepared to receive them, but they did not come and we were disappointed as we had decided to give them all the Gospel they wanted.  We took a walk down to the river after we found they were not coming.  Returning, we retired.

Saturday, June 24, 1905.  Carlisle.

Today we studied.  Most of the time in the evening we held two Street meetings.  I spoke at the first and Elder Everett spoke at the last one, which was held at the cross.  We had nice crowds who listened very attentively.

Sunday, June 25, 1905.

At 2:30 P.M. we were at Sunday School.  Had a nice class.  Our subject in the theological class was Repentance.  After Sunday School, we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea.  Returning at 6 P.M. for services.  Had a fine meeting, the speakers being Bro. Lightfoot, Porter, and Elder Everett and I.  After meeting, we all went out on the street to hold street meeting.  I spoke first, then Elder Everett.  We had a fine crowd, who all listened very attentively.  When we dismissed a young man rushed to the front and began to speak, warning the people to steer clear of the Mormons.  Telling them we were Devils appearing as angels of light.  Saying all manner of evil against us.  When he finished, a Mr. Maplseden, a revivalist from Boston arose and began to rip us up the back for farther orders, he touched on a good many subjects trying to disprove our doctrines even talking of things he knew nothing of.  He wound up about 10 P.M., not leaving us time to disprove him.  We arose and told the crowd it was too late to disprove what he had said and if the would all come to No. 47 Scotch St on the following Thursday, we would disprove all he had said.  Then we departed.  We went to Sister Atkinson's, then home.

Visit to Carlisle - 113 Years Later

Our family visited Carlisle last week and attended church with the local branch.  We didn't meet anyone at church that had connections to the area before the 1950's, but the branch president did introduce us to someone who is working on the history of the LDS Church in England, so maybe some of Willard's experiences will be included in that history!

To commemorate our visit, below are some pictures from around Carlisle along with Willard's journal entry from exactly 113 years before our visit.

Saturday, July 8, 1905.  2 Aglionby St.  Carlisle.  Nice weather.

Today Elder Everett and I went visiting some people, in fact, three families who are investigating the Gospel.  We had nice talks with them.  On returning to lodge, had tea.  Elder White came from visiting the Saints.  We three went out to hold street meetings.  Had two fine meetings, the first in Kings street where I preached, and the other at the Cross.  Elders White & Everett spoke.  After street meeting, we went to Sister Atkinson's for our laundry, then home.  Retired quite late.

At the branch building.  Built in 1950's or 1960's -- this wasn't there during Willard's time.

The Carlisle Market Cross in 1898 where Willard preached during his mission.

Our visit to the Carlisle Market Cross.

Our visit to the Carlisle Market Cross.

Visit to the building where Willard lived.

Inside the Carlisle Castle that Willard visited multiple times.

Outside the Carlisle Castle.

Outside the Carlisle Cathedral - Willard visited here as well.

A building that said "Atkinson" on it and we thought we'd have a picture in remembrance of our great-grandmother.

A building from the 1800's near the Carlisle Cathedral.