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Remember Me

Melvyn Bragg
£17.99

A passionate but ultimately tragic love affair starts when two students - one French, one English - meet at university at the beginning of the sixties. . . . more

Published by : Sceptre
Published date : March 2008
Format : 155mm x 240mm hardback

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The Reivers - The Story of the Border Reivers

Alistair Moffat
£9.99

Only one period in history is immediately, indelibly and uniquely linked to the whole area of the Scottish and English Border country, and that is the time of the Reivers. . . . more

Published by : Birlinn
Published date : March 2008
Format : 130mm x 198mm

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A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells - Northern Fells - Book Five

A. Wainwright - revised by Chris Jesty
£12.99

The Northern Fells include the rolling Caldbeck and Uldale Fells -- 'serene and restful, a perfect sanctuary for birds and animals and fell-walkers who prefer to be away from the crowds'; Skiddaw -- 'an affable, friendly giant'; majestic Blencathra -- 'the mountaineer's mountain'; Latrigg -- the favourite of visitors to Keswick -- and many more. . . . . more

Published by : Frances Lincoln
Published date : March 2008
Format : 120mm x 178mm hardback

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The Carlisle State Management Scheme

Olive Seabury
£15.00

In 1916 the pubs and breweries in the Carlisle area were taken over by the Government. The aim was to civilize the drinking habits of this dissolute city. . . . more

Published by : Bookcase Carlisle
Published date : November 2007
Format : 168mm x 244mm paperback

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A Lakeland Climbing Pioneer - John Wilson Robinson of Whinfell Hall

Michael Waller
£10.00

Spear-heading the birth of rock-climbing in the English Lake District in the 1880's was a fraternity of visitors, who made their base at Wasdale Head. They were joined by a local dalesman, John Wilson Robinson, of Whinfell Hall in Lorton. . . . more

Published by : Bookcase
Published date : March 2008
Format : 140mm x 210mm paperback

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Gardens of the Lake District

Tim Longville
£25.00

Thanks to its dramatic landscape and unique conditions, the Lake District has a long history of distinguished gardens in many different styles. While the lakes and mountains make unbeatable backdrops, the reliable moisture and peaty soil are ideal for a large range of plants. This book features over 40 gardens, all open to the public, that exemplify this heritage.

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Published by : Frances Lincoln
Published date : November 2007
Format : 257mm x 302mm hardback

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Discover Eden Walks - Carlisle and Wreay Following the River Petteril

Vivienne Crow
£2.00

A walk in the footsteps of Romans and a 19th century industrialist, through a woodland nature reserve and on to a fascinating village with an unusual church. . . . more

Published by : East Cumbria Countryside Project
Published date : 2008
Format : 150 x 210mm paperback

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Great Mountain Days in the Lake District - 50 Classic Routes Exploring the Lakeland Fells

Mark Richards
£16.99

This is an inspirational and detailed guide to fifty memorable expeditions on the high fells of Lakeland. . . . more

Published by : Cicerone
Published date : April 2008
Format : 170mm x 240mm paperback

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Murus ille famosus - (that famous wall)

William D. Shannon
£7.50

This illustrated booklet shows depictions and descriptions of Hadrian's Wall before William Camden's first edition of Britannia in 1588. It brings together a number of ancient maps and observations of the Wall through history. This is a very useful tool for all those interested in furthering their knowledge of one of our most famous monuments. . . . more

Published by : C&WAAS
Published date : Novenber 2007
Format : 145mm x 210mm

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Jane Milbourn in Carlisle Gaol

Betty Brown
£8.00

In 1792 Jane Milbourn was imprisoned in Carlisle Gaol by her husband because she would not hand over property to him. . . . more

Published by : Bookcase
Published date : March 2008
Format : 148mm x 210mm paperback

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