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Books Cumbria : Places : Wigton

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A Son of War

Melvyn Bragg
£8.99

A formidable successor to his widely praised and award-winning novel, The Soldiers Return. We enter again into the lives of Sam and Ellen, trying to make a better life for themselves, and between them their young son Joe who is striving to fulfil their

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 2001
Format : Paperback

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A Time to Dance

Melvyn Bragg
£7.99

Set in Cumbria, the intensely passionate relationship between a retired bank manager and a young girl, and the destructive kernel of jealousy.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1990
Format : Paperback.

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Credo

Melvyn Bragg
£9.95

Read by Julian Glover, this is a recording of Braggs historical novel, set in the dark ages of 7th century Britain. Abridged version.

Published by : Hodder Headline
Published date : 1996
Format : 4 cassettes.

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Crystal Rooms

Melvyn Bragg
£5.99

A compelling story of blackmail, media politics, corrupted innocence and redemptive love set in in the London of the 90s.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1993
Format : Paperback.

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Exploring the Solway

M.A. Wood
£2.00

A lovely guide to the towns and villages of Cumbria and the Borders, from Carlisle, Thursby, Wigton and Maryport to Longtown, Annan and Dumfries.

Published by : Dalesman Publishing Company
Published date : 1981
Format : Small paperback.

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Josh Lawton

Melvyn Bragg
£7.99

A portrait of the friendships and antagonisms in rural Cumberland, set in a local village.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1992
Format : Paperback.

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Lakeland Towns

Jim Watson
£10.00

Reduced from £14.95, a comprehensive at seven towns; Ambleside, Bowness, Cockermouth, Keswick, Kendal, Penrith and Windermere.

Published by : Cicerone
Published date : 1992
Format : Large hardback.

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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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On Giants' Shoulders: Great Scientists and their Discoveries from Archimedes to DNA

Melvyn Bragg
£7.99

A fascinating account of the lives and discoveries of 12 great scientific figures.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1998
Format : Paperback.

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The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language

Melvyn Bragg
£14.99

BOOK ON CD Melvyn Bragg shows us the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today as a truly established global language.

Published by : Hodder Headline Audiobooks
Published date : 2003
Format : Three CDs

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The Castles and Tower Houses of Cumbria

Mike Salter
£5.95

A detailed work featuring many local castles and tower houses.

Published by : Folly Publications
Published date : 1998
Format : 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 Maid of Buttermere

Melvyn Bragg
£7.99

Based on a true story of an impostor and bigamist who marries the beautiful daughter of the landlord of the Fish pub in Buttermere, Mary Robinson, who is buried in Caldbeck.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1993 2and ed.
Format : Paperback.

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The Old Parish Churches of Cumbria

Mike Salter
£5.95

A detailed work featuring many local parish churches.

Published by : Folly Publications
Published date : 1998
Format : Paperback.

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The Routes of English

Simon Elmes; Melvyn Bragg
£12.99

Based on the successful Radio 4 series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Published by : BBC
Published date : 1999
Format : Paperback with 2 CD roms.

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The Routes of English 2

Simon Elmes; Melvyn Bragg
£12.99

Volume two, based on the successful Radio 4 series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Published by : BBC
Published date : 2000
Format : Paperback with 2 CD Roms

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The Second Inheritance

Melvyn Bragg
£5.99

Set in the Border country, this follows two young men as they struggle with the constraints of a close knit farming community.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1996
Format : Paperback.

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The Silken Net

Melvyn Bragg
£6.99

A powerful novel of a woman from the small market town of Thurston, and her love affair with Edgar and the bond which eventually becomes a shackle.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 1993
Format : Paperback.

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The Soldier's Return

Melvyn Bragg
£8.99

Set in the spring of 1946, this is the sensitive tale of one family trying to adjust to life after the Second World War.

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : 2000
Format : Paperback.

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The Soldier's Return

Melvyn Bragg
£16.99

A sensitive and poignant tale of readjusting to life after the war.

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

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The Soldier's Return

Melvyn Bragg
£9.99

Read by the author, this is an audio version of the best selling novel.

Published by : Hodder Headline
Published date : 1999
Format : 2 cassettes.

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