The Solway Coast

The Solway lies at the heart of the old Northern Lands, and around its shores there is evidence of occupation and industry from pre-history up to present day. Starting in St Bees, H.C. Ivison takes the reader on a tour of this fascinating coastline, all the way to the horn of Whithorn on the Scots side.

Themes covered include history, folklore, flora and fauna, saints, rivers, fishing, ports, lifeboats, famous visitors including Dickens and many more.