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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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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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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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