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Books Cumbria : Places : Wigton

Wigton

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A Son of War

Melvyn Bragg
£6.99

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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A Time to Dance

Melvyn Bragg
£8.99

Set in Cumbria, this recounts the intensely passionate relationship between a retired bank manager and a young girl, and the destructive kernel of jealousy which unfolds. Abridged, read by Ronald Pickup.

Published by : Hodder Headline
Published date : 1996
Format : 2 cassettes.

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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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On Giants' Shoulders: Great Scientists and their Discoveries from Archimedes to DNA
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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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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
£6.99

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 : 1987
Format : Paperback.

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The Maid of Buttermere

Melvyn Bragg
£8.99

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. Abridged, read by Jan Francis.

Published by : Hodder Headline
Published date : 1996
Format : 2 cassettes.

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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
£6.99

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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