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Books Cumbria : History : Towns

Towns

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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: 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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Published date : August 2007
Format : 210mm x 295mm softback

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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.

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Siege of Carlisle

Isaac Tullie
£7.50

A facsimile of the 1840 edition.

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

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Silloth

Mary Scott-Parker
£6.95

A nostalgic history of this charming Victorian seaside town.

Published by : Bookcase
Published date : 1998
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


£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.

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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 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
£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.

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