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1476. The Buildings of Scotland: Borders
£35.00
Kitty Cruft, John Dunbar and Richard Fawcett
This is a beautifully written and presented guide to the Scottish Borders and its buildings, including the ruins of the great Borders abbeys, small parish churches, mills and factories, country houses, little-known shooting and fishing lodges, farm steadings, Art Deco schools and much more. . . . more
Published by: Yale University Press   Format: small hardback,

1477. Heritage Cartography - Victorian Town Maps: Carlisle 1865
£20.00

A fascinating glimpse of Carlisle almost 150 years ago. The map is Authoritatively based on the early large scale surveys by the Ordnance Survey, which commenced in the 1840's and produced the cartographic style of the period. . . . more
Published by: Heritage Cartography   Format: Folded map.

1478. Farm Life in the Lakeland Dales
£8.99
W.R. Mitchell
Fifty years ago, when the author first ventured into the Lake District, as Editor of the magazine Cumbria, he was befriended by the farm folk who scratched a living against the backdrop of high fells. This book is a popular account of how such a life evolved over the centuries, from the first settlers and the colonising Norsemen whose names for places and natural features are spread densely across the Lakeland map. . . . more
Published by: DalesCountry   Format: Paperback.

1479. Great Walks 1: Lake District DVD
£14.99
Eric Robson and Bob Allen
This DVD features three walks - Helvellyn by the Edges, Haystacks and the High Stile Ridge and High Street from Kentmere. Running time approx. 90 minutes. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format: DVD.

1480. Lake District in the Past DVD
£12.99
W.R. Mitchell
A rare look at this wonderful area through colour film from the 1940s and 50s, plus some early 1930s footage of village life. . . . more
Published by: Kingfisher Productions.   Format: DVD.

1481. Debateable Lands: In Search of the Border Reivers DVD
£14.99
George MacDonald Fraser and Eric Robson
Inspired by George MacDonald Frasers book The Steel Bonnets, a journey through the turbulent 16th century borderlands of England and Scotland in search of the Reivers. First broadcast on Border TV. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format: DVD.

1482. The Borders
£14.99
Alistair Moffat
This superb DVD accompanies the book, and has been shown on television. Alistair Moffat takes us on a visual journey through 8,000 turbulent years into the crucible where the United Kingdom was forged. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format:

1483. Great Walks 5: Lake District - Wasdale Round DVD
£14.99
Cameron McNeish
Spectacular photography, informative and entertaining conversation and broadcast quality production make Great Walks the very best walking series available. In this programme Cameron McNeish explores the mountains surrounding one of the most spectacular valleys of Lakeland - Wasdale. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format: DVD.

1484. The Carhullan Army
£8.99
Sarah Hall
Set in the part of England once known as The Lake District and frequented by hordes of landscape hungry tourists, "The Carhullan Army" is narrated by a young woman who has adopted the name Sister. . . . more
Published by: Faber   Format: 198mm x 126mm paperback

1485. Cockermouth Mechanics' Band
£7.99
Geoff Hunter
A fantastic biographical history of the oldest band in Cumberland, richly illustrated throughout. . . . more
Published by: Bookcase.   Format: Paperback.

1486. Proud to be a Cumbrian
£19.99
Mick Mitchell
An affectionate and detailed tribute to Carlisle United FC, featuring many photographs and interviews with past and present players. . . . more
Published by:   Format: Paperback.

1487. British Mountain Maps: Lake District XT40
£14.95

A fully waterproof map which features all of the Lake District's famous mountains and fells. . . . more
Published by: British Mountaineering Council   Format: Folded waterproof polyethylene map.

1488. Is There Anything You Want?
£9.99
Margaret Forster
What do Mrs H., Rachel, Edwina, Ida, Sarah, Dot and Chrissie have in common? They're all women, but they're fat, thin, old, young, married or single - and appear as diverse as human nature can be. But they are all survivors, their lives connected by events occuring in the same hospital clinic in a small Northern town. . . . more
Published by: Vintage   Format: Paperback.

1489. Along the River Kent
£12.99
Catherine Rothwell
The River Kent is born at the head of Kentmere, a wide glacial valley in Cumbria. Flowing through Kentmere, Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Sedgwick and out into Morecambe Bay, the river takes a varied course - passing through rural landscapes and once-industrial regions. . . . more
Published by: Sutton Publishing   Format: Large paperback.

1490. Moota - Camp 103: The Story of a Cumbrian Prisoner of War Camp
£5.99
Gloria Edwards
The story of Moota Prisoner of War Camp, and the men who lived there, is a part of West Cumbria's history. Many people may already have heard of the beautiful chapel and its artwork created by German POWs, but other aspects of life at the camp and the part it played in the life of the local area have been largely unexplored until now. . . . more
Published by: Little Bird Publications   Format: Large paperback.

1491. Walk! The Lake District (South)
£12.99
Charles Davis
The Lake District has everything the dedicated wilderness seeker could desire. Walking routes include a route summary, ratings for Effort, Time, Distance, Ascents/Descents, Refreshments and Vertigo risk, a fully detailed walk description, full colour 1:40,000 scale OS mapping for every route, and short walk and stroll alternatives. . . . more
Published by: Discovery Walking Guides Ltd.   Format: Spiral bound paperback.

1492. Slate From Coniston
£13.99
Alastair Cameron
Second impression. A history of the Coniston slate industry, although the author makes no apologies for the fact that he occasionally strays from the topic of 'slate' to one of the village in general. The history of the industry is inseparable from the history of the village. The culture and personality of the village is as unique as the volcanic slate extracted from its hills. . . . more
Published by: Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society   Format: Large paperback.

1493. Lakeland's Little Gems Part 1: Discovering the Lake District DVD
£14.99

Prepare to be transported to the delightful seclusion of Harrop Tarn above Thirlmere, walk with Wordsworth around Rydal Water, experience the tranquility of Tran Hows and the majestic grandeur of the Langdale Valley. . . . more
Published by: Horizon Video Productions   Format: DVD

1494. Kendal: The Auld Grey Town DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
A unique trip down memory lane and a journey of discovery about what life was like in Kendal decades ago. Narrated by Eric Wallace. Running time approx. 1 hour. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1495. Barrow: The Story so Far DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Take a journey into the past in this unique film to discover what life was like in Barrow in the old days. Narrated by Eric Wallace. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1496. Carlisle: The Great Border City DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
The story of how Carlisle has grown and developed into the Great Border City is fascinating. This film, which includes rarely seen material, tells how Carlisle emerged from war, rebellion and pestilance to become known and respected all over the county. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1497. Cumbria at War: The Home Front DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Narrated by local broadcaster Eric Wallace, this film captures the spirit of wartime Cumbria. Using rarely seen material, Cumbria at War takes the armchair historian into another world, with POW camps, devastation caused by the Blitz and much more. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1498. West Cumbria: A Trip Back in Time DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
This film tells the story of West Cumbria in the old days. Here is a journey into the past where you will discover what life was like two centuries ago right up to the present day. It includes rarely seen material and looks at the main influences which shaped towns like Whitehaven, Maryport, Cockermouth and Workington into what they are today. A nostalgic look back that you are unlikely to forget. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1499. The Lake District: The Story of Old Lakeland
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
The fascinating story of Lakeland in the old days, capturing the atmosphere of what life was like: the poverty, the packhorses and stagecoach and the coming of the railway. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1500. Penrith & Eden: A Journey into the Past DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Travel back through the decades on an amazing journey of discovery to find out about Penrith and Eden in years gone by. Much rarely seen material captures the atmosphere of this unique area revealing how things have changed over the past two centuries. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

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