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The Carlisle Millenium Project - Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001 Vol 1 : Stratigraphy


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From 1997 to 2001, works associated with Carlisle City Council's Gateway City (Millenium) Project on Castle Way and Castle Gardens provided an important opportunity to conduct a programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the Roman fort at Carlisle, and to examine the development of part of the medieval castle, which occupies most of the fort site.

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Published by : Oxford Archaeology North
Published date : April 2010
Format : 304mm x 216mm hardback

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The Carlisle Millenium Project - Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001 Vol 2 : Finds


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From 1997 to 2001, works associated with Carlisle City Council's Gateway City (Millenium) Project on Castle Way and Castle Gardens provided an important opportunity to conduct a programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the Roman fort at Carlisle, and to examine the development of part of the medieval castle, which occupies most of the fort site.
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Published by : Oxford Archaeology North
Published date : April 2010
Format : 302mm x 215mm hardback

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The Mine Explorer - The Journal of the Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society


£9.95

This is Volume VI, 2008 of the Society's explorations and recordings of Cumbria's mines and workings. It also includes other articles such as 'The Gold Mines of Tierra Del Fuego' and 'Harrison Ainslie & Co., Gunpowder Merchants', to interest the enthusiast. . . . more

Published by : Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society
Published date : July 2010
Format : 210mm x 148mm paperback

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Walks in the Penrith Area

Graham Allan & Mike Cooper
£9.99

A Selection of 30 Walks to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Penrith Group of Ramblers. . . . more

Published by : Penrith Ramblers Group
Published date : June 2010
Format : 20mm x 156mm spiral bound

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Empire Halts Here - Viewing the Heart of Hadrian's Wall

Stan Beckensall
£16.99

One of Britain's most impressive monuments, Hadrian's Wall, is now a prime attraction for visitors who enjoy the excitement of walking through the spectacular scenery of its 'corridor' and its visible history. . . . more

Published by : Amberley
Published date : July 2010
Format : 172mm x 248mm paperback

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Ruskin's Pond - A Photographic Study

John Woodman
£19.95

The act of viewing a series of photographs is an important aspect of Woodman's work and these sequences of images are presented as representations which depict visual difference and transformation - a contemplation on light and the passing of time. . . . more

Published by : Unipress Cumbria
Published date : July 2010
Format : 216mm x 216mm hardback

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Of Truth of Water - from 'Modern Painters'

John Ruskin
£19.95

Of Truth And Water is reproduced from Vol. 1 of John Ruskin's major work 'Modern Painters', which was first published in 1843. . . . more

Published by : Unipress Cumbria
Published date : July 2010
Format : 220mm x 216mm hardback

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Easy Rambles Around Eskdale

Mary Welsh
£3.99

Questa Easy Rambles Series offers detailed route descriptions to 10 walks that are ideal for all the family, young and old alike. . . . more

Published by : Questa
Published date : 2009
Format : 116mm x 174mm stitched paperback

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Slash And Burn

Matt Hilton
£6.99

Joe Hunter is enjoying some much needed r&r when a young woman approaches him to help find her missing sister. . . . more

Published by : Hodder
Published date : July 2010
Format : 128mm x 196mm paperback

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Glory of Steam on the Settle & Carlisle


£12.99

The Settle & Carlisle Railway soars across the Pennines on lofty viaducts with a mystique unrivalled by any other railway. . . . more

Published by : Ferndale Films
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Format : DVD 45 minutes approx.

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A-Z Lake District Visitor's Atlas & Guide


£5.95

This full colour atlas and guide of the Lake District combines large scale road mapping (1.1 inches to 1 mile) with an illustrated town plan section to provide an informative tourist guide. . . . more

Published by : Geographer's A-Z Map Company
Published date : Edition 3 , 2010
Format : 170mm x 245mm paperback

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Sea to Sea - Cycle Route Map


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From the Irish Sea to the North Sea, from Cumbria to Tyneside. Starting in Whitehaven or Workington, and finishing in Sunderland, Wearside or Tynemouth, this world famous cycle challenge route takes you through the Lake District and over the Pennines - the 'roof of England'.

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Published by : SUSTRANS
Published date : 2010
Format : 125mm x 234mm folded map in transparent pouch

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Best Pub Walks in the Lake District

Neil Coates
£8.99

This is the second edition of a much loved guide. . . . more

Published by : Sigma Leisure
Published date : July 2010
Format : 148mm x 210mm paperback

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Relish - Cumbria The Lake District


£17.50

Original recipes from the region's finest chefs who give away the secrets of some of their signature dishes, just for you. . . . more

Published by : Relish publications
Published date : May 2010
Format : 176mm x 246mm hardback

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An Archaeological Map of Hadrian's Wall


£7.99

1:25,000 scale folded map.
Drawing on the archives of the National Monuments Record and those of the county Historic Environment Records, this map is ideal for walkers. . . . more

Published by : English Heritage
Published date : June 2010
Format : 142mm x 214mm folded map

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Coast to Coast Path

Henry Stedman
£11.99

Fully updated fourth edition of this complete guide to walking the famous Wainwright path from St Bees on the Irish Sea to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. . . . more

Published by : Trailblazer publications
Published date : April 2010
Format : 120mm x 180mm paperback

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