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What is CATMHS?
CATMHS is the Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society, a membership society focused on understanding and preserving historic mining sites in Cumbria, both above and below ground. Its members explore these sites, research their history, and work to bring that history to a wider public audience.
The society is a good fit if you are interested in industrial archaeology, mining heritage or the practical side of recording and conserving old mine workings. It is less about armchair history alone and more about people actively involved with sites, so expect a mix of fieldwork, research and publication.
What CATMHS does
- Explores and studies historic mining sites in Cumbria, including underground workings.
- Researches the history of those sites and shares it with the public.
- Publishes material, including field guides and its journal, with CATMHS Journal 7 running to 219 pages and covering subjects such as Backbarrow Iron Works, Burlington Quarry, Yewthwaite Mine and the extractive industries of Walney Island.
- Sells publications through an online shop, including an updated Coniston Copper Mines Field Guide by Eric Holland.
- Offers online joining and membership renewal, with payment by bank transfer, cheque, cash or PayPal.
A practical next step
If you want to join, use the online membership application. If you are mainly after the research, start with the publications page and the journal, then decide whether membership adds enough through meetings, fieldwork and access to other members’ knowledge. If you are paying more than £50, bank transfer is the society’s preferred method because PayPal fees reduce the amount received.
How do I join CATMHS online?
You can join CATMHS entirely online through the membership application on its website. The homepage links to an on-line membership application, and existing members can renew by paying subscriptions through the same site. The society also notes it accepts payment by direct bank transfer, cheque, cash and PayPal.
What to expect from an online join
- You fill in a membership application on the site rather than posting a paper form.
- New members and renewing members use slightly different routes: new joiners use the on-line application, while existing members use the subscription payment page.
- Payment options include bank transfer, cheque, cash and PayPal. CATMHS notes that PayPal costs the society a percentage, so for larger payments it prefers direct bank transfer.
A practical next step
Open the homepage and look for the "Join CATMHS on-line!" section, then follow the membership application link. If you are already a member, use the renewal/payment link instead. Before paying by PayPal, check the amount: the site states that PayPal fees are proportionally higher on smaller sums, so a direct transfer may be better value for the society on larger payments.
A note on the wider society
CATMHS is a Cumbria-focused group involved in exploring, researching and preserving historic mining sites, both above and below ground, and in bringing that history to a wider public. If your interest is in mining history rather than just membership administration, the publications page and the on-line shop are worth browsing alongside joining — they list field guides and the society's journal. For a broader sense of mining history organisations, you could also look at Peak District Mines Historical Society, though CATMHS itself remains the relevant body for Cumbria.
What publications does CATMHS sell and where can I buy them?
CATMHS sells its publications through its own online shop, and the range centres on Cumbrian mining history rather than general regional titles. According to the society's site, the shop carries a large number of publications, including an updated Coniston Copper Mines Field Guide by Eric Holland. The most recent journal highlighted on the page is CATMHS Journal 7, described as A4 soft cover, 219 pages, with eighteen articles covering subjects such as Backbarrow Iron Works, Burlington Quarry, exploration of Yewthwaite Mine, and the extractive industries of Walney Island. It also notes many colour and monochrome photos, most previously unpublished.
Where to buy
- CATMHS online shop – the society's stated route for buying publications and the current journal.
- CATMHS Publications page – the site says the full list of publications can be seen there, so check this first if you want to know exactly what is in print.
- Membership renewal/payments pages – these are for subscriptions and payments to the society, not the main shop, so don't confuse them with ordering books.
A practical way to choose
If you already know the site or mine you're interested in, start with the Publications page and search for that name. If you want a single substantial read, Journal 7 is the obvious current option because the page gives its format, length and article range. If you're visiting Coniston Copper Mines, the field guide is the more targeted buy.
For anyone outside Cumbria, the online shop is the practical route; the site also mentions that the society accepts payments by bank transfer, cheque, cash and PayPal, with a preference for non-PayPal methods on larger payments. For official context on the society and its shop, see CATMHS.
What is in CATMHS Journal 7?
CATMHS Journal 7 is the society's A4 soft-cover journal, running to 219 pages and containing eighteen articles. According to the society's own listing, the subjects range from “Backbarrow Iron Works” and “Burlington Quarry” to “Exploration of Yewthwaite Mine” and “Extractive Industries of Walney Island.” It is illustrated with colour and monochrome photographs, most of which the society says have not been published before.
Who it suits
- Readers with a serious interest in Cumbrian industrial and mining history, rather than a quick pictorial overview.
- Local historians, mine explorers and researchers who want article-length treatments of specific sites and industries.
- Anyone who has followed CATMHS's field exploration work and wants the write-ups in collected form.
How to decide whether to buy it
If the four named subjects already interest you, the remaining fourteen articles are likely to cover comparable ground — individual works, quarries and mines in Cumbria. If you are mainly after a field companion for visiting sites, a dedicated guide such as the society's Coniston Copper Mines Field Guide may serve you better; the journal is a reading and reference volume.
The journal is sold through the society's online shop, and the full publications list sits on its Publications page. Start with the publications list at CATMHS to compare Journal 7 against the field guides before ordering.
How can I renew my CATMHS membership and pay my subscription?
Renew by paying your subscription; CATMHS treats renewal as a payment rather than a separate form. The homepage links "Existing members" to a payments page where you can settle your subscription.
Ways to pay
- Bank transfer (preferred for larger amounts): The site lists the account as The Cumbria Amenity Trust, sort code 60-07-10, account number 50607790.
- Cheque or cash: Accepted, and CATMHS notes these cost the Society nothing.
- PayPal: Accepted, but fees are passed on: the site quotes 3.4% on £10, 1.75% on £60 and 1.4% on £6000. It asks members paying more than £50 not to use PayPal.
If you want to join or renew online in one go, the homepage also links an online membership application, and there is an online shop for publications and the CATMHS Journal.
Practical next step: if your subscription is over £50, use the bank details above and put your name and membership number in the payment reference so the trust can match it. For anything else — a changed address, a query about your renewal date, or paying on behalf of someone else — contact the membership secretary through the details on CATMHS rather than guessing from the payment page.
What are the payment options for paying CATMHS, and which is preferred for larger amounts?
CATMHS accepts four payment methods: bank transfer, cheque, cash, and PayPal. For payments over £50, bank transfer is preferred.
Why the preference matters
PayPal charges the Society a processing fee, which reduces the net amount received. The page states that £10 paid via PayPal costs 3.4%, £60 costs 1.75%, and £6,000 costs 1.4%. Bank transfer, cheque, and cash are free of cost to the Society.
Practical comparison
| Method | Cost to CATMHS | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | None | Larger payments, renewals, and anything over £50 |
| Cheque | None | Members who prefer paper payments |
| Cash | None | In-person payments |
| PayPal | 1.4%–3.4% | Small, convenient online payments |
Next step
For a membership renewal or publication order above £50, use the bank details shown on the site: Account Name "The Cumbria Amenity Trust", Sort Code 60-07-10, Account Number 50607790. If you are paying a smaller amount and want the convenience of PayPal, the fee is proportionally higher on small sums, so consider whether a transfer is just as easy. New members can also join online through the membership application.
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