Visitors are being given extra time to explore the stories which have shaped north Cumbria’s history over the past 200 years.

Pages from History, an exhibition at Tullie House in Carlisle which is part of The Cumberland News ’ 200th anniversary celebrations, has been extended and will now be displayed until Sunday, February 21.

The collection showcases two centuries of the publication’s coverage of local, national and international news.

Newspaper cuttings and more than 200 photographs from the archives are displayed alongside pieces relating to periods of time from the Tullie House collection for an engaging exploration of news, industry, rural life, music, fashion and sport in the region.

Visitors can learn how technology has transformed the production of newspapers and how much is still as it was in 1815, when The Cumberland News hit the streets as The Patriot .

The Patriot was first published on Saturday, June 3, 1815, 16 days before the Battle of Waterloo. The edition featured a story about a letter from the Duke of Wellington to his wife the Duchess about the impending battle.

The collection, which was officially launched in November by Robin Burgess, chief executive of CN Group, has been extended to cover the February half-term holiday.

Adrian Mason, head of marketing and operations, said: “We are delighted to be able to extend the CN200 exhibition as it has been extremely popular with local residents and tourists alike.

“It offers a unique opportunity to relive some of the most significant news stories from across the county reported during the history of The Cumberland News .

“These stories have been brought to life by inspiring photographic interpretation, relating real life to interesting and unusual items from the Tullie House collection.”

Visitors to the museum have included Carlisle’s Matt Pagan, one-fifth of operatic boy band Collabro.

He features in the music section alongside other famous names from the area and those who paid visits to the city.

Photography in the exhibition, including framed photographs of royal visitors, sportspeople, music events and local landscapes, is for sale.

Entry is free for anyone aged 18 and under. Adult admission is £3.30.