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	John Paul Jones - Maverick Hero Frank Walker £20.00 An associate of Benjamin Franklin and hero of the American War of Independence, John Paul Jones was the first captain to sail an Ameican warship under an American flag and was instrumental in the creation of a coordinated naval force for the new republic. Published by : Spellmount Limited Published date : 2007 Format : 164mm x 240mm hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Jollies Cumberland Guide & Directory 1811 Francis Jollie £40.00 A facsimile reprint, containing much historical information on the area, and with folded maps inserted in the back page, this is a descriptive tour through Cumberland. A limited edition, so dont delay ordering! Published by : Michael Moon Published date : 1995 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Kentigern in Cumbria: His presence and his cult David Shirt £4.95 Saint Kentigern, (b. 527 - 612) a missionary in Strathclyde and bishop of Glasgow, is thought to have travelled to Wales during a period of exile from Strathclyde and may, during this time have evangelised in Cumbria. Some ten church dedications might suggest his presence in the area and are certainly indicative of a substantial cult. This short study tours the ten churches and briefly considers the case for the presence of the saint in Cumbria. Published by : de Shird Publications Published date : 2006 Format : Thin Paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Lakeland Life in the 1940s and 1950s: The Photographs of Gwen Bertelsman Martin Varley (ed) £9.99 REDUCED FROM £24.95........... The Lake District is a constant inspiration for photographers. This collection of Lakeland images portrays local life in the 40s and 50s. Accompanying the pictures is a text to help the reader explore the life of the time. Published by : Halsgrove/Friends of the Lake District Published date : 2003 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Lakeland Monuments: Book 1 - North Bob Orrell; Margaret Vincent £8.00 The historical background to a fascinating selection of North Cumbrian monuments. Published by : Bob Orrell Published date : 1998 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Lakeland Towns Jim Watson £10.00 Reduced from £14.95, a comprehensive at seven towns; Ambleside, Bowness, Cockermouth, Keswick, Kendal, Penrith and Windermere. Published by : Cicerone Published date : 1992 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Legions of the North Michael Simkins £8.99 A detailed book about the building of Hadrians Wall. With illustrations by the late Ronald Embleton. Published by : Osprey Publishing Published date : 2000 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Life and Letters of the Roman Frontier: Vindolanda and its People Alan K. Bowman £12.99 Over 300 letters and documents have been discovered at the fort of Vindolanda. The accounts testify to the lifestyle and activities of the officers and their wives, and the soldiers. Most fascinating is the high level of literacy in the Roman army. Published by : The British Museum Press Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Linen and Liturgy: The Story of the Marshall Family and The Parish Church of Keswick St. John Margaret Armstrong £8.50 There is now none left of the distinguished Marshall family of the Lake District , but their story is fascinating reading for anyone who wishes to know more about the founding of St Johns Church. Published by : Peel Wyke Publications Published date : 2002 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Lions and Dragons - Illustrated History of The King's Own Royal Border Regiment 1956-2006 Stuart Eastwood £30.00 This is the story of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment from 1945 when the regiment's origins were infact the King's Own Royal Regiment and the Border Regiment, through 1959 (when they amalgamated) 'til today, 2006. Published by : Silver Link Published date : January 2007 Format : 220mm x 285mm hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Lost Railways of Cumbria Gordon Suggitt £10.99 From the very beginning, the geography of Cumbria conspired to prevent the spread of railways. Published by : Countryside Books Published date : September 2008 Format : 150mm x 215mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Marchon: The Whitehaven Chemical Works Alan W. Routledge £12.99 For more than half a century the tall chimneys of Marchon dominated the skyline above Whitehaven. Whilst some people may not have considered them pretty, to those who worked in the factory the steam and smoke pouring out of the chimneys was a welcome sight. It meant their jobs were safe and at the end of the week they would pick up a decent pay packet. Published by : Tempus Published date : 2005 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Maryport Medley £9.00 Three films are included in this medley relating to the Solway Coast town of Maryport. We hear about Maryport's friendly nature and proud shipping heritage, Fletcher Christian, of 'Bounty' fame, the annual visit of the tall ship, and a fascinating story of a children's book based on the real adventures of a dolphin that took a shine to the town! Published by : JAL Film Productions Published date : September 2007 Format : 135mm x 190mm DVD (47 mins.) Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Misericords of North West England - their Nature and Significance John Dickinson £12.95 Misericords, carved into the underside of choir stall seats in major churches and cathedrals, reveal the otherwise lost skills of medieval craftsmen, together with important insights into the thought of the period. Published by : Centre for North- West Regional Studies Published date : April 2008 Format : 168mm x 243mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Moota - Camp 103: The Story of a Cumbrian Prisoner of War Camp Gloria Edwards £5.99 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. Published by : Little Bird Publications Published date : 2005 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Murus ille famosus - (that famous wall) William D. Shannon £7.50 This illustrated booklet shows depictions and descriptions of Hadrian's Wall before William Camden's first edition of Britannia in 1588. It brings together a number of ancient maps and observations of the Wall through history. This is a very useful tool for all those interested in furthering their knowledge of one of our most famous monuments. Published by : C&WAAS Published date : Novenber 2007 Format : 145mm x 210mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Norman Rule in Cumbria 1092-1136 Richard Sharpe £5.00 A lecture delivered to Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society on 9th April 2005 at Carlisle. Published by : CWAAS Published date : 2006 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Northern Pride John Grundy £7.99 The north of England is often neglected by experts of English architecture. John Grundy has set out to correct this oversight as the takes us on a tour to reveal the richness of its history and the beautiful, bizarre and occasionally useless buildings that have sprung up over the centuries. Published by : Granada Media Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Observations on Cumberland and Westmoreland (1786) William Gilpin £75.00 Published by : Woodstock Books Published date : 1996 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Please allow 10 days for delivery

	Observations on Cumberland and Westmorland (1786) William Gilpin £75.00 A new facsimile edition, previously titled Observations Relative Chiefly to Picturesque Beauty on the Mountains and Lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland. Published by : Woodstock Books Published date : 1996 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Please allow 10 days for delivery

	Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Cumberland: Alston £2.25 A facsimile reprint of the 1898 edition, showing the area as it was at the turn of the 20th century. Published by : Godfrey Published date : 2005 Format : Folded map. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Cumberland: Brampton £2.25 A facsimile reprint of the 1924 edition, showing the area as it was at the turn of the 20th century. Published by : Godfrey Published date : 2005 Format : Folded map. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Outpost Forts of Hadrian's Wall in the days of the Romans Frank Graham £1.20 Illustrated by Ronald Embleton, this short study gives an insight into the outpost forts around the wall, and many artefacts discovered. Published by : Frank Graham Published date : 1983 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Over the Fells Bob Orrell £8.00 In former times, pack-horses were part of the everyday scene on the Lakeland fells. Lakeland author Bob Orrell takes a trip with two young friends and his border collie, using his fell pony Thor to carry the tent and provisions. Published by : Bob Orrell Publications Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Parton Part Off D. Bradbury £4.50 This is a sequal to Parton Part One, continuting the story of the Cumbrian coastal village. It tells of its reshaping from the 1920s to the 1970s. Published by : PastPresented Published date : 2003 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity: