Local schools get involved in celebration of 800 years of market charter

A trio of banners are now on display in Penrith Library - a result of a partnership between Penrith and Eden Museum, Westmorland and Furness Council, artist Karen MacDougall and young talents from three local schools.

Pupils from North Lakes Primary School worked on the concept and what should be included on the banners, with pupils from Brunswick School and St Catherine’s School creating the characters, animals and buildings which were then thoughtfully arranged on the three banners by renowned artist Karen MacDougall.

The art project has been arranged to celebrate the town’s 800th anniversary of being awarded the market charter. During the summer, the banners will be on display in Penrith Library before finding new locations in the area.