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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.

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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.

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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.

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Penrith: A Historical Record in Photographs

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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.

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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.

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Records of Kendale Vol 1

William Farrer
�25.00

Volume one.

Published by :	CWAAS
Published date :	1998
Format :	Hardback.

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Records of Kendale Vol 2

William Farrer
�25.00

Volume two.

Published by :	CWAAS
Published date :	1999
Format :	Hardback.

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Siege of Carlisle

Isaac Tullie
�10.00

A facsimile of the 1840 edition.

Published by :	Michael Moon
Published date :	1988
Format :	Paperback.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Street Atlas: Cumbria - spiral bound

�11.99

This street atlas of Cumbria gives comprehensive and detailed coverage of the entire county.

Published by :	Philips
Published date :	2010
Format :	Spiral bound large paperback.

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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.

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The Carlisle Millenium Project - Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001 Vol 1 : Stratigraphy

�25.00

From 1997 to 2001, works associated with Carlisle City Council's Gateway City (Millenium) Project on Castle Way and Castle Gardens provided an important opportunity to conduct a programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the Roman fort at Carlisle, and to examine the development of part of the medieval castle, which occupies most of the fort site.

Published by : Oxford Archaeology North

Published date : April 2010

Format : 304mm x 216mm hardback

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The Carlisle Millenium Project - Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001 Vol 1 : Stratigraphy

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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

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The Changing Face of Brampton

Iain Parsons
�15.00

Now reduced from £20.00 to £15.00.
A limited edition of 250 copies with over 150 rare pictures and a detailed, informative text.

Published by :	Bookcase
Published date :	1996
Format :	Large hardback.

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The Cockermouth Keswick & Penrith Railway

Robert Western
�12.95

Number 113 in the Oakwood Library Railway History Series, this edition tells the reader all they need to know about the history and development of one of Cumbria's small railway companies.

Published by :	Oakwood Press
Published date :	July 2007
Format :	148mm x 210mm

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The George

John Hurst
�9.95

A fascinating history of the George Hotel in Penrith, which has served an impressive range of roles in the spheres of public entertainment, law and order, local government, sport, agriculture, personal health and the property market.

Published by :	Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Published date :	2006
Format :	Large paperback.

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The George Moore Memorial Fountain Wigton

Solway Historical Society
�10.00

In 2004 Solway Historical Society restored the George Moore Memorial Fountain which stands in the centre of Wigton, Cumbria.

Published by :	Bookcase
Published date :	November 2006
Format :	150mm x 210mm small paperback

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The History of Wigton

Thomas W. Carrick
�7.50

Reduced from £19.95, a facsimile reprint of Carricks famous work.

Published by :	Bookcase
Published date :	1992
Format :	Hardback.

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The Jacobite Invasion of 1745 in North West England

Jonathan D Oates
�12.95

The last armed invasion of England began in the autumn of 1745 when the Jacobites marched through the northern counties. It included the 'Battle of Clifton Moor' and the siege of Carlisle. This book is the first in-depth study of the invasion from a North-West perspective, and it places the people of the region at centre stage. The text is supported by 43 contemporary and modern illustrations and 5 maps.

Published by :	CNWRS
Published date :	2006
Format :	Small Paperback

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The Lake District in Recipes and Photographs

David Baxter
�3.95

This book is a photographic tour of Cumbria and the Lake District spiced with local and traditional recipes. There is a wealth of information on the recipes and the history of Cumbria and the Lake District. Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, the West Indian spice trade and the Roman Empire are just some of the areas explored.

Published by :	Dane Stone Cards
Published date :	2006
Format :	Small Paperback

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The Loving Eye and Skilful Hand: The Keswick School of Industrial Arts

Ian Bruce
�15.00

This School occupies an important place in the Arts and Crafts movement. It revivified old craft traditions in the Lake District.This is the first detailed study of the School. It will be of interest to local and art historians and collectors.

Published by :	Bookcase
Published date :	2001
Format :	Large paperback.

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The Making of Carlisle - From Romans to Railways

Edited by Mark Brennand & Keith J Stringer
�15.00

Much of Carlisle's 2,000-year history has been based on its military and political importance, thanks especially to the colonising power of the Romans and the Normans, and the needs of national defence against the Scots during the later Middle Ages.

Published by :	CWAAS
Published date :	March 2011
Format :	174mm x 244mm paperback

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