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Humour

Cumbria and Lake District humour
Coast to Coast in the Middle Ages

Coast to Coast in the Middle Ages

Lesley Bell
£4.99

This book is not a guide to the Coast to Coast walk, it is a humorous account of the experiences of one middle aged couple who did the walk during the wettest October in living memory, 1998. The author describes the trials, tribulations and pleasures

Publisher : P3 Publications
Published : 2002
Pages : 64
Format : Paperback.

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Gone to Blazes: Life as a Cumbrian Fireman

Gone to Blazes: Life as a Cumbrian Fireman

David Stubbings
£9.95

A humorous account of life as a fireman, which shows the lighter side of a job which can otherwise be bleak. All profits from the sale of this book go to the Cumbria Branch Fire Service National Benevolent Fund.

Publisher : Hayloft
Published : 2002
Pages : 200
Format : Paperback.

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Hurry, Hurry, While Stocks Last

Hurry, Hurry, While Stocks Last

Hunter Davies
£7.95

A sideways look at the economic, social and shopping history of Cumbria as seen through local advertisements 1850-1940. Hunter Davies traces the changes in Cumbrian life, in attitudes and activities, trends and fashions. He observes the social and

Publisher : Bookcase
Published : 2001
Pages : 152
Format : Paperback.

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Johnny Liar

Johnny Liar

John Graham
£9.50

Many years ago lying contests were held around Wasdale Head. After the death of Auld Will Ritson the contests were no longer held, until Copeland Council revived them. Tom Purdham, who was a friend of mine, won the contest one year and said that I was a bigger liar than he was, and he suggested that I enter. I did so for the first time in 1990 and, as a result, it became a yearly event that I look forward to.


Publisher : P3 Publications
Published : October 2006
Pages : 148
Format : 150mm x 210mm

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Over Hill and Dale

Over Hill and Dale

Gervase Phinn
£8.99

A delightfully warm and humorous account of Gervase Phinns experiences in his second year as a school inspector in North Yorkshire.

Publisher : Penguin
Published : 2001
Pages : 340
Format : Paperback.

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So You Want To Join Mountain Rescue: Mountain Rescue Explained

So You Want To Join Mountain Rescue: Mountain Rescue Explained

David Allen & Judy Whiteside
£14.95

This book gives a humourous insight into the important work of the Mountain Rescue. Shown in a series of cartoon pictures, it explains what they do day-to-day.

Publisher : Hayloft
Published : 2006
Pages : 2006
Format : Large paperback

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The Other Side of the Dale

The Other Side of the Dale

Gervase Phinn
£6.99

A delightfully warm and humorous account of Gervase Phinns experiences in his first year as a school inspector in North Yorkshire. He meets with farmers, nuns, and endearing Dales children, for whom he has a particular affection.

Publisher : Penguin
Published : 1999
Pages : 276
Format : Paperback.

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Yows and Cows: A Bit of Westmorland Wit

Yows and Cows: A Bit of Westmorland Wit

Mike Sanderson
£7.95

An hilarious and down-to-earth account of rural life, with personal opinions and views.

Publisher : Hayloft
Published : 2000
Pages : 128
Format : Paperback.

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