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	Old Series of OS Maps Sheet 4: Carlisle Dr J.B. Harley £4.99 A facsimile reprint of the first edition of the one-inch Ordnance Survey map. With authoritative notes on the reverse.Scale 1 mile to 1 inch. Published by : David & Charles Published date : 1984 Format : Folded map in slipcase. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Old Silloth and Allonby Trevor Grahamslaw £7.99 A pictorial history of the areas of Allonby and Silloth on the Cumbrian side of the Solway Firth. The photographs included are mostly within living memory. Published by : Stenlake Published date : November 2007 Format : 174mm x 240mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Old Wigton Trevor Grahamslaw £7.50 A collection of old photographs, some dating back to the late 19th century. From the swimming baths to the schools, this is a fascinating insight into the market town. Published by : Stenlake Publishing Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Pages from Allonby's History David Bradbury £4.99 Not exactly a history of the Cumbrian seaside village of Allonby from the earliest times to the end of the 19th century, but possibly a history of the history of Allonby. How the village and its heritage were seen in the past. Published by : Past Presented Published date : 2006 Format : Small 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:

	Parton Part One D. Bradbury £3.99 A short history of the village of Parton, near Whitehaven. Published by : Past Presented Published date : 2002 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Penrith: A Historical Record in Photographs Judith Clarke; Sydney Chapman £15.00 This selection of photos from the holdings of Penrith Museum pays tribute to the skill of the areas local photographers. Published by : Eden District Council Published date : 2000 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Penrith: Photographic Memories S.T. Chapman & J. Clarke £11.99 A collection of fine period photographs from the world-famous Francis Frith collection, which offer a fascinating portrait of Penrith in years gone by. Published by : The Francis Frith Collection Published date : 2005 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Provincial Pleasures Norman Nicholson £7.00 Reduced from £14.95, an affectionate tribute to the sturdy tradition of the Millom area, arranged by months of the year. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 1993 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Rail Centres: Carlisle Peter W. Robinson £10.00 Reduced from £17.99. Peter Robinson traces the turbulent story of railway development in the Great Border City from the first local lines, through the arrival of the great trunk routes with their intrigues and rivalries, the massive reconstructions of the 1870s consequent on Published by : Booklaw Publications Published date : 2004 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Records of Kendale Vol 1 William Farrer £25.00 Volume one. Published by : CWAAS Published date : 1998 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Records of Kendale Vol 2 William Farrer £25.00 Volume two. Published by : CWAAS Published date : 1999 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Rex Malden's Wigton John Malden; Eilean Malden £10.00 A collection of stunning photographs of the town, with minimal text. Published by : Try Malden Limited Published date : 2001 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Seaton Past and Present Compiled by Ethel Fisher £8.99 This book has been published to commemorate the 125th anniverary of the foundation stone being laid to build the lovely church of St. Paul, in 1882. There is no dialogue relying instead on the photographs to tell the history of Seaton in Cumbria. Published by : Published date : August 2007 Format : 210mm x 295mm softback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Seventy-six Years Under the Hammer Peter Nanson £6.00 A history of Longtown Auction Mart, written by the Company Secretary. The mart dates back to 1926, and is a major employer which has made a substantial local contribution to Longtown life. Published by : Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart PLC Published date : 2003 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Siege of Carlisle Isaac Tullie £7.50 A facsimile of the 1840 edition. Published by : Michael Moon Published date : 1988 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Silloth Mary Scott-Parker £6.95 A nostalgic history of this charming Victorian seaside town. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 1998 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	So You Think You Know Carlisle: A Quiz and Miscellany £8.99 This book contains questions on Carlisle's local history, fascinating facts and evocative photographs. This book will challenge your knowledge and provide amusing and enjoyable insights into Carlisle's history and heritage. It also includes a general history quiz for added enjoyment. Published by : Frances Frith Published date : 2006 Format : Small Hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Solway Winds John D. Wells £12.99 This book is mainly focussed on the small seafaring town of Maryport, on the West Cumbrian coast of the Solway Firth. Compiled by John Wells, a native of the town, it is an affectionate tribute in stories, articles, poems and photographs. Published by : Pitcairn Publishing Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	St Martin's -The Making of a Masterpiece Arthur Penn £12.50 'The time will come when strangers will seek Brampton, not for the sake of the town itself, but for the windows in St Martin's Church - the work of the honoured and world-famed Burne-Jones.'......Vicar Whitehead, of Brampton in Cumbria, spoke prophetically towards the end of the 19th century of the astounding achievement that is St Martins. Published by : David Penn Published date : May 2008 Format : 220mm x 183mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Street Atlas: Cumbria £5.99 This fully revised pocket-sized street atlas of Cumbria gives comprehensive and detailed coverage of the entire county. Published by : Philips Published date : 2008 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Street Atlas: Cumbria - spiral bound £9.99 This is a unique atlas, with maps sourced by Ordnance Survey. It has complete coverage of the whole of Cumbria, including detailed town maps, and featuring farms, car parks and public buildings. Published by : Philips Published date : 2008 Format : Spiral bound large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Buildings of Georgian Lancaster Andrew J. White £6.95 A study of an exceptional range of houses and public buildings dating between 1715 and 1830, which up to now have not received the attention they deserve. Published by : University of Lancaster Published date : 2000 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Carlisle State Management Scheme Olive Seabury £15.00 In 1916 the pubs and breweries in the Carlisle area were taken over by the Government. The aim was to civilize the drinking habits of this dissolute city. Published by : Bookcase Carlisle Published date : November 2007 Format : 168mm x 244mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Changing Face of Brampton Iain Parsons £11.50 Over 150 rare photos and a detailed, informative text display the authors affection for the area. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 1996 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity: