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Reading List
The Borders are one of the richest places in the country for history, natural history, the wild places, culinery specialities, geological, sporting and artistic interests.
Carlisle boasts one of the country's finest second hand bookshops and a rich literary culture.
This list serves two purposes: the first is to point you towards some great books with local and general interest and the second is to share good reads. There's nothing quite like getting totally away from it all and curling up with a good book.
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The Border reivers
Godfrey Watson
Strongholds of the Border Reivers: Fortifications of the Anglo-Scottish Border 1296-1603 Keith Durham and Graham Turner
Exploring Border Reivers History
Philip Nixon
In Search of the Border Reivers: An Historical Map and Guide by Ordnance Survey
The Border Country: A Walker's Guide (Cicerone British Walking)
Alan Hall
Exploring Solway Firth History
Hugh Dias and Philip Nixon
Hadrian's Wall
Derry Brabbs
The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier
Alistair Moffat
A Walk Along the Wall: A Journey Along Hadrian's Wall
Hunter Davies
Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees
Roger Deakin
Waterlog: A Swimmer's Journey Through Britain
Roger Deakin
Notes from Walnut Tree Farm
Roger Deakin
Local activities
Golf
Angling
For foodies
Birdwatching
Nature watching
For the book lover
Links
Casanova Menswear, Carlisle
La Pergola, Carlisle
Galloway Country Fair
MitchellsCockermouth Antique Auctions
Theatre by the Lake at Keswick
Fantails Restaurant
Huntington's Informal Dining
Fishing, tuition & guiding:Bordergameangling.co.uk
Retired and Restless
Lakeland Summits
Country Adventures
The Eden Golf Club and Driving Range
Jiggery Pokery Accessories
New Mills Trout Farm
Orton Grange
Walking Books