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1576. The Carhullan Army
£8.99
Sarah Hall
Set in the part of England once known as The Lake District and frequented by hordes of landscape hungry tourists, "The Carhullan Army" is narrated by a young woman who has adopted the name Sister. . . . more
Published by: Faber   Format: 198mm x 126mm paperback

1577. Cockermouth Mechanics' Band
£7.99
Geoff Hunter
A fantastic biographical history of the oldest band in Cumberland, richly illustrated throughout. . . . more
Published by: Bookcase.   Format: Paperback.

1578. Proud to be a Cumbrian
£19.99
Mick Mitchell
An affectionate and detailed tribute to Carlisle United FC, featuring many photographs and interviews with past and present players. . . . more
Published by:   Format: Paperback.

1579. British Mountain Maps: Lake District XT40
£14.95

A fully waterproof map which features all of the Lake District's famous mountains and fells. . . . more
Published by: British Mountaineering Council   Format: Folded waterproof polyethylene map.

1580. Is There Anything You Want?
£9.99
Margaret Forster
What do Mrs H., Rachel, Edwina, Ida, Sarah, Dot and Chrissie have in common? They're all women, but they're fat, thin, old, young, married or single - and appear as diverse as human nature can be. But they are all survivors, their lives connected by events occuring in the same hospital clinic in a small Northern town. . . . more
Published by: Vintage   Format: Paperback.

1581. Along the River Kent
£12.99
Catherine Rothwell
The River Kent is born at the head of Kentmere, a wide glacial valley in Cumbria. Flowing through Kentmere, Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Sedgwick and out into Morecambe Bay, the river takes a varied course - passing through rural landscapes and once-industrial regions. . . . more
Published by: Sutton Publishing   Format: Large paperback.

1582. Moota - Camp 103: The Story of a Cumbrian Prisoner of War Camp
£5.99
Gloria Edwards
The story of Moota Prisoner of War Camp, and the men who lived there, is a part of West Cumbria's history. Many people may already have heard of the beautiful chapel and its artwork created by German POWs, but other aspects of life at the camp and the part it played in the life of the local area have been largely unexplored until now. . . . more
Published by: Little Bird Publications   Format: Large paperback.

1583. Walk! The Lake District (South)
£12.99
Charles Davis
The Lake District has everything the dedicated wilderness seeker could desire. Walking routes include a route summary, ratings for Effort, Time, Distance, Ascents/Descents, Refreshments and Vertigo risk, a fully detailed walk description, full colour 1:40,000 scale OS mapping for every route, and short walk and stroll alternatives. . . . more
Published by: Discovery Walking Guides Ltd.   Format: Spiral bound paperback.

1584. Slate From Coniston
£13.99
Alastair Cameron
Second impression. A history of the Coniston slate industry, although the author makes no apologies for the fact that he occasionally strays from the topic of 'slate' to one of the village in general. The history of the industry is inseparable from the history of the village. The culture and personality of the village is as unique as the volcanic slate extracted from its hills. . . . more
Published by: Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society   Format: Large paperback.

1585. Kendal: The Auld Grey Town DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
A unique trip down memory lane and a journey of discovery about what life was like in Kendal decades ago. Narrated by Eric Wallace. Running time approx. 1 hour. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1586. Barrow: The Story so Far DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Take a journey into the past in this unique film to discover what life was like in Barrow in the old days. Narrated by Eric Wallace. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1587. Carlisle: The Great Border City DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
The story of how Carlisle has grown and developed into the Great Border City is fascinating. This film, which includes rarely seen material, tells how Carlisle emerged from war, rebellion and pestilance to become known and respected all over the county. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1588. Cumbria at War: The Home Front DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Narrated by local broadcaster Eric Wallace, this film captures the spirit of wartime Cumbria. Using rarely seen material, Cumbria at War takes the armchair historian into another world, with POW camps, devastation caused by the Blitz and much more. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1589. West Cumbria: A Trip Back in Time DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
This film tells the story of West Cumbria in the old days. Here is a journey into the past where you will discover what life was like two centuries ago right up to the present day. It includes rarely seen material and looks at the main influences which shaped towns like Whitehaven, Maryport, Cockermouth and Workington into what they are today. A nostalgic look back that you are unlikely to forget. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1590. The Lake District: The Story of Old Lakeland
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
The fascinating story of Lakeland in the old days, capturing the atmosphere of what life was like: the poverty, the packhorses and stagecoach and the coming of the railway. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1591. Penrith & Eden: A Journey into the Past DVD
£9.95
Andrew Leitch
Travel back through the decades on an amazing journey of discovery to find out about Penrith and Eden in years gone by. Much rarely seen material captures the atmosphere of this unique area revealing how things have changed over the past two centuries. . . . more
Published by: Andrew Leitch   Format: DVD

1592. Century on the Crags DVD
£14.99
Alan Hankinson
In this DVD Alan Hankinson traces the history of rock climbing through the outstanding climbers of each generation. The film features stunning sequences of contemporary climbers tackling the great breakthrough climbs as well as historic footage and archive photographs. This wonderful story and the breathtaking photography will appeal to all those with an interest in human endeavour, sporting adventure and the special magic of the English Lake District. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format: DVD

1593. Naylor's Run DVD
£12.99
Eric Robson
Record breaking fell runner Jos Naylor celebrated his 60th birthday by running the 60 highest peaks in the Lake District - all of them over 2,500 feet high. This DVD, which is a specially extended version of an ITV documentary, features a combination of spectacular aerial photography and film crews deployed on the high summits of Lakeland to record the historic run. . . . more
Published by: Striding Edge   Format: DVD

1594. Marchon: The Whitehaven Chemical Works
£12.99
Alan W. Routledge
Marchon was one of Whitehaven's largest employers, employing over 4500 people directly and indirectly at their Whitehaven plant. This book tells the story of one of the cottage industry rising to an international industrial giant and then back to nothing again, with the plant closing in the early 1980s. For more than half a century the tall chimneys of Marchon dominated the skyline above Whitehaven. Whilst some people may not have considered them pretty, to those who worked in the factory the steam and smoke pouring out of the chimneys was a welcome sight. It meant their jobs were safe and at the end of the week they would pick up a decent pay packet. . . . more
Published by: Tempus   Format: Large paperback.

1595. The Central Buttress of Scafell
£14.95
Graham Wilson
A collection of ten historic essays, selected and introduced by Graham Wilson. . . . more
Published by: Millrace   Format: Hardback.

1596. Praeterita
£13.99
John Ruskin
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Published by: Everyman   Format: Hardback.

1597. The Golden Store
£9.95
William Wordsworth & Nancy Martin
The Golden Store is an illustrated collection compiled for first-time readers of Wordsworth's poetry. Follow him as a boy through the seasons of the year in his Lake District home. His poetry captures the excitement of ice-skating in the winter, sumemr days on the lakes or roaming the mountains. Here too is his passion for nature, his amazement at big city life and his experiences as he treks around Europe. . . . more
Published by: The Wordsworth Trust   Format: Large paperback.

1598. The Ghosts of Cumbria
£6.99
Laurie Kemp
Ghosts inhabit every corner of the ancient counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. Laurie Kemp has ventured fearlessly among the lakes and fells to uncover the stories of the uneasy spirits that lurk in dark and eerie houses. . . . more
Published by: Bookcase   Format: Paperback.

1599. Murder in Cumbria
£8.95
Ian Ashbridge
A young Chinese woman is strangled by her husband in Borrowdale. A butler loads a body into the boot of a car in Newton Arlosh. Ian Ashbridge researches the murders that took place in the beautiful county of Cumbria in the twentieth century. . . . more
Published by: Bookcase.   Format: Paperback.

1600. Winifred Nicholson 1893 - 1981: A Cumbrian Perspective
£12.00

An affectionate look at the beautiful paintings by Winifred Nicholson which were collected by Chris Wadsworth to exhibit in Castlegate House, with fascinating background information on her work, including some words from Winifred herself. . . . more
Published by: Castlegate House Gallery   Format: Large paperback.

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