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	A Canny History of Carlisle Jim Eldridge £7.99 Caught on the cusp between England and Scotland, Carlisle has a better story to tell than most cities. Our canny historian, Jim Eldridge, is just the chap to tell the tale of the Great Border City - from the days of the Celts and Romans right up to the floods and the football team. Jim Eldridge is the creator of the hit Radio 4 series 'King Street Junior' and the author of over 50 books. Published by : Bookcase Published date : November Format : 210mm x 150mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	A Carlisle Lad - The Story of James Parker Templeton Jim Temleton £12.00 James Templeton is a memorable man with a wonderful tale to tell. His words leap from the page as he transports you back to a less frenetic world, where people who were usually financially poorer than they are today were much richer in every other respect. Published by : Ink Truck Published date : March 2007 Format : 297mm x 210mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	A Roman, Anglian & Medieval Site at Blackfriars Street Michael R. McCarthy £27.00 With microfiche. Published by : CWAAS Published date : 1990 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	A Victorian Marriage: Mandell and Louise Creighton James Covert £19.95 A fascinating biography of Mandell Creighton, a famous historian and first editor of the English Historical Review, and his wife Louise, a prolific historian in her own right. They lived in Carlisle for a period. Published by : Hambledon and London Published date : 2000 Format : Hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Aqua3 Explorer Map 315: Carlisle, Brampton, Longtown & Gretna Green £14.99 A laminated, all-weather, all-purpose map full of information to help the tourist and walker alike get to know the area.Scale 1:25,000. Published by : Ordnance Survey Published date : 2001 Format : Folded map. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Aqua3 Landranger Map 85: Carlisle and the Solway Firth £14.99 A laminated, all-weather, all-purpose map full of information to help the walker and tourist alike get to know the area. Scale 1:50,000. Published by : Ordnance Survey Published date : 1999 Format : Folded map. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Beatys Illustrated Guide to Carlisle £2.95 A facsimile reprint of the original guide from 1905, first designed to show the Edwardian tourist the finer sights of the flourishing Border city. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 1999 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Border Television: A History Mary Scott Parker £7.95 A collection of personal memories from the local broadcasters who have been involved in the television station over the years. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 1999 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Born 1900 Hunter Davies £7.99 A view of the twentieth century through various people and institutions which have featured in the last 100 years. Published by : Warner Published date : 1999 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle & Penrith - Local Street Atlas £3.99 This local street atlas of Carlisle and Penrith, and their surrounding towns and villages, gives detailed coverage of the area at a scale of 4.5 inches to 1 mile. Published by : Philips Published date : May 2008 Format : 142mm x 205mm stitched paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle - The Two Thousand Year City - DVD Alistair Moffat £14.99 --PREVIOUSLY OUT ON VIDEO FORMAT-- Only two British cities have endured for 2000 years – London and Carlisle. Published by : Northern Heritage Published date : February 2008 Format : PAL DVD 135mm x 190mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle and Cumbria: Roman and Medieval Architecture, Art and Archaeology Mike McCarthy & David Weston (eds) £32.00 Published by : The British Archaeological Association/Maney Pub. Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle and its Villages Vincent White £12.00 Vincent White began drawing the buildings of Carlisle as he saw familiar sights being demolished before his eyes. Over the years he has created a unique record of Carlisle and the surrounding villages. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Angling Association: A 150th Anniversary Walter Graham £20.00 This is primarily a book of pictures dedicated to the very important individuals who have made up the life blood of the Carlisle Angling Association (CAA) over the years. Published by : Carlisle Angling Assocation Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Breweries and Public Houses 1894-1916 Steven Davidson £12.99 This is a comprehensive and unique study of Carlisle's breweries and public houses in the late Victorian area, inspired by the author's interest in collecting Carlisle Victorian bottles. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Castle Ken Osborne (ed) £2.95 A richly illustrated souvenir guide to Carlisles magnificent castle, with a detailed history, and followed by a descriptive tour through the castle. Published by : English Heritage Published date : 1999 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Cathedral £3.50 A lavishly illustrated guide to the breathtaking beauty of Carlisle Cathedral, inside and out. Published by : Pitkin Published date : 2000 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Cathedral History David W.V. Weston £14.95 David Weston's history is the first detailed account of how the cathedral buildings have developed and changed over the centuries. This authoratitive and scholarly study will prove invaluable to historians. The closely illustrated text provides a comprehensive record of a wonderful building. Published by : Bookcase Published date : 2000 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Citadel Station: 150 Years a Railway Centre Denis Perriam; David Ramshaw £7.99 A unique history, telling the story of the station with a massive 270 reproduced images, many in colour. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : 1998 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle in Camera Denis R. Perriam £4.50 A photographic guide, showing the changes in the city over the last century. Published by : Carel Press Published date : 1988 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle Millenium Project: Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001 £6.49 This lavishly illustrated booklet tells the story of the development of the Roman fort in front of Carlisle Castle, from its wooden origins during the Roman conquest of North-West England, through its rebuilding in stone around AD 200, to its decline and eventual abandonment shortly after AD 400. Published by : Oxford Archaeology North Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle United A Season in the Sun David Steele £14.99 Carlisle United have known good times and bad times. Never worse than when demoted from the Football League in 2004; never better than when rubbing shoulders with Liverpool, Everton, Arsenal and Tottenham in 1974-75. It was more than 30 years ago and sadly sparked a rapid decline, but for one magical season Carlisle United enjoyed a Season in the Sun. Published by : Desert Island Books Published date : Oct 2006 Format : 240mm x 165mm hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle's Cathedral - Builders Thirlie Grundie £1.99 Although much has been written about carlisle Cathedral, little is known about its medieval builders. Published by : Thumbprint Published date : March 2008 Format : 150mm x 210mm stitched booklet Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle's Crane Makers: The Cowans Sheldon Story Alan Earnshaw £9.95 Cowans Sheldon was one of the most important railway and marine engineering firms in the world. Professor Earnshaw records the companys birth, growth and consolidation, followed by its takeover, demise and recent regeneration. Published by : Nostalgia Road Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carlisle's Cult Heroes Paul Harrison £16.99 Over the years Carlisle United have attracted their fair share of bona fide Cult Heroes; the likes of Stan Bowles, Bill Shankly, Bob Stokoe, Peter Beardsley, Kevin Gray and, of course, the ultimate one match wonder Jimmy Glass, whose goal saved United from the ignominy of dropping out of the Football League. Nothing particularly special in that necessarily, except that Jimmy’s goal came in the last minute of the last match – and he was a goalkeeper! Published by : Know The Score Published date : November 2007 Format : 160mm x 240mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity: