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1601. Annie O' The Mill: A Cumbrian Life Remembered
£12.99
Anne Dawes
This is the story of Anne Dawes' maternal grandmother, Annie Irving. She spent most of her life in the north Cumbrian village of Walton. It is a story of a life, spirit and character that reflect the independence and fortitude of many of her generation. . . . more
Published by: Lilma Press   Format: Paperback.

1602. Pennine Way South: Edale to Bowes
£12.99
Tony Hopkins
The Pennine Way is the 268-mile National Trail stretching the backbone of Britain. This volume features the southern section of the Way, following the Countryside Agency's acorn landmarks. From Edale the route passes through the Peak District, then across the South Pennine moors and the Yorkshire Dales to Bowes. . . . more
Published by: Aurum Press   Format: Paperback.

1603. Unto This Last and other writings
£13.99
John Ruskin
The most influential art theorist and critic of his age, an outstanding man of letters, a sensitive painter and draughtsman, Ruskin's social criticism shocked and angered the establishment and many of his admirers. First and foremost an outcry against injustice and inhumanity, Unto This Last is also a closely argued assault on the science of political economy, which dominated the Victorian period. . . . more
Published by: Penguin   Format: Paperback.

1604. John Ruskin and the Lakeland Arts Revival, 1880-1920
£19.95
Sara E. Haslam
Between about 1880 and the end of the First World War there was a widespread revival in traditional handcrafts in the Lake District. Inspired initially by the teachings of John Ruskin, pioneers of the revival established workshops in Keswick, Kendal and elsewhere in which textiles, woodwork and metalwork were made by hand by local craftsmen and women. Their output formed the basis of a series of successful art exhibitions, notably those at Kendal in 1891 and 1899. . . . more
Published by: Merton Priory Press Ltd.   Format: Paperback

1605. Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Cumberland: Brampton 1924
£3.00

A facsimile reprint of the 1924 edition, showing the area as it was at the turn of the 20th century. . . . more
Published by: Godfrey   Format: Folded map.

1606. Letters, Papers and Journals of William Pearson
£25.00
Anne Pearson (ed)
This book has been out of print for almost 150 years. It was a rare book, even when first published, as it is believed only 50 copies were printed. The book is a memoir by Anne Pearson and an important collection of letters and articles by her husband, William Pearson of Borderside, a well known Westmorland man, who was buried at Crosthwaite Church. . . . more
Published by: Hayloft Publishing Ltd.   Format: Paperback.

1607. Lake District Villages
£5.00
Val Corbett
Reduced from £12.99. Photographer Val Corbett takes you on an insider's tour of the Lakes' best-loved communities and in a series of stunning photographs uncovers the beauty and charm of each small town and village. Fell racing, agricultural shows, characterful pubs, historic churches - all the charms and pleasures of Lake District village life and captured in this remarkable book. . . . more
Published by: Myriad Books Limited   Format: Large hardback.

1608. The Story of Beatrix Potter: A Junior Biography
£4.99

This is a charming illustrated book, telling the story of how Beatrix Potter became an author and made her life in the countryside she loved. It is written in an easy to read style suitable for children. . . . more
Published by: Frederick Warne   Format: Paperback

1609. Discovering the Eden Valley
£12.99
Charlie Emett
This book explores 100 aspects of the Eden Valley's history, from ancient castles and pele towers to ten modern sculptures along the river, from famous sons and daughters of the area, such as Lady Anne Clifford, to local eccentrics. Curiosities such as the beck that runs uphill, the only wind in Britain that has a name (the Helm) and the Eden Gorge rock carvings are not forgotten. . . . more
Published by: Sutton Publishing   Format: Large paperback.

1610. Sufferings of Early Quakers: North England
£12.00
Joseph Besse and Michael Gandy
Joseph Besse's 1753 account of the Sufferings of the People called Quakers is an invaluable primary source for genealogists and historians, but few have access to the complete original. This is a facsimile edition of the original book, with a new introduction and index of people and places by Michael Gandy. . . . more
Published by: William Sessions Ltd.   Format: Paperback.

1611. Walking Country: Cumbria Way
£6.99
Paul Hannon
The Cumbria Way is a well established 72-mile long distance walk, from Ulverston to Carlisle through the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Discover delightful villages such as Grange, Elterwater, Caldbeck; pass the beautiful lakes of Derwentwater and Coniston Water; walk through Lakeland's two finest valleys, Great Langdale and Borrowdale; explore Coniston and Keswick. . . . more
Published by: Hillside Publications.   Format: Small paperback.

1612. Sheila Fell
£12.00
Chris Wadsworth
This book celebrates the art of Sheila Fell, a miner's daughter from Aspatria who became one of the most outstanding landscape painters of the 20th century. The paintings are on display in Castlegate House Gallery, Cockermouth in April and May 2005. . . . more
Published by: Castlegate House Gallery   Format: Large paperback.

1613. Scrambles in the Lake District Volume 1, The South
£14.95
Brian Evans
The Lake District's rich mix of rocks, gills and crags offers the scrambler a complex variety of routes, often well removed from the beaten track. Scrambling - climbing rock that is not usually difficult or steep enough for its ascent to warrent the term 'rock climbing' - is a way of getting back to a wilder Lakeland and enjoying the freedom of rough mountain country. . . . more
Published by: Cicerone   Format: Small paperback.

1614. Scrambles in the Lake District Volume 2, The North
£14.95
Brian Evans
The Lake District's rich mix of rocks, gills and crags offers the scrambler a complex variety of routes, often well removed from the beaten track. Scrambling - climbing rock that is not usually difficult or steep enough for its ascent to warrent the term 'rock climbing' - is a way of getting back to a wilder Lakeland and enjoying the freedom of rough mountain country. . . . more
Published by: Cicerone   Format: Small hardback.

1615. The Medieval Cross Slab Grave Covers in Cumbria
£20.00
Peter Ryder
This is a complete illustrated and annotated list of the extant grave-covers, bearing a cross not an effigy, in Cumbria. Widely distributed, often misunderstood, frequently neglected, and sometimes wilfully destroyed, such grave covers are an important class among medieval memorials. . . . more
Published by: CWAAS   Format: Large hardback.

1616. The Great Flood
£20.00
Dawn Robertson and Peter Koronka
The exceptional weather which hit Cumbria so hard in January 2005 touched everyone in the county. Suddenly the focus of the international media was on Carlisle and people struggled to cope as the greatest ever flood hit the city. Feeling that this tragedy should be recorded, author Dawn Robertson and photographer Peter Koronka set out to interview and photograph those involved. . . . more
Published by: Hayloft Publishing Ltd   Format: Large paperback.

1617. A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Book Three, Anniversary Edition, The Central Fells
£14.99
A. Wainwright
The Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells are the work of A. Wainwright, the legendary fellwalker, artist and author. This edition, which is newly reproduced from the original handwritten pages, marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first Pictorial Guide. . . . more
Published by: Frances Lincoln   Format: Hardback.

1618. A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Book Five, Anniversary Edition, The Northern Fells
£14.99
A. Wainwright
The Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells are the work of A. Wainwright, the legendary fellwalker, artist and author. This edition, which is newly reproduced from the original handwritten pages, marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first Pictorial Guide. . . . more
Published by: Frances Lincoln   Format: Hardback.

1619. Settle to Carlisle Long Distance Route
£10.95

This 139km long walking route traces the line of the famous Settle-Carlisle line. It links all the stations along the way so that you can walk a day section, or the whole route by staying in local accommodation. . . . more
Published by: Harvey Maps   Format: Sheet map, folded; 240 x 115mm.

1620. Best Pub Walks in the Lake District
£8.99
Neil Coates
From easy lowland ambles to hair-raising leaps across foaming upland torrents there's a walk to satisfy most appetites; and with beers from home-brew pubs and tiny breweries up to regional and national favourites, a great day out is guaranteed! . . . more
Published by: Sigma Leisure   Format: Paperback.

1621. In Search of Swallows & Amazons: Arthur Ransome's Lakeland
£9.99
Roger Wardale
Like one of the best detective stories, this book pieces together the clues to solve the great Swallows and Amazons mystery. Where were the stories set? Roger Wardale draws on his own forty-year search for the secret locations in this guide for present-day explorers. . . . more
Published by: Sigma Leisure.   Format: Large paperback.

1622. A Literary Guide to the Lake District
£12.95
Grevel Lindop
Recognised as a classic when first published ('Lakeland Book of the Year' in 1994) this is a fully-revised and updated edition of Grevel Lindop's guide to the Lake District and its literary associations. . . . more
Published by: Sigma Leisure   Format: Paperback.

1623. The Carlisle Floods: A Photographic Record
£5.00
David Ramshaw
On Saturday 8th January 2005 the citizens of Carlisle woke up to the worst flooding seen in the city for almost 200 years. The weather had been exceptionally wet and windy for several days, but no one could have foreseen the extent of the flooding that occurred on that Saturday morning. In a very short space of time the city ground to a halt and by lunchtime the whole city had lost electrical power. . . . more
Published by: P3 Publications   Format: Paperback.

1624. Solway Winds
£12.99
John D. Wells
This book is mainly focussed on the small seafaring town of Maryport, on the West Cumbrian coast of the Solway Firth. Compiled by John Wells, a native of the town, it is an affectionate tribute in stories, articles, poems and photographs. . . . more
Published by: Pitcairn Publishing   Format: Large paperback.

1625. Taken by Trains: The Life and Photographs of William Nash, 1909-1952
£13.95
Kate Robinson & Robert Forsythe
In 1922, when William Nash was only 13 years old, he began taking railway pictures. This new volume looks at the wider spread of Nash's pictorial material around Britain and examines his professional life as a career railwayman during which he was involved in some pioneering studies. His youngest daughter Kate Robinson and transport historian Robert Forsythe have shared the task of presenting his material. . . . more
Published by: The Oakwood Press   Format: Paperback.

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