The city of Carlisle, a border town, was very much at the heart of
the conflict between Scotland and England for many hundreds of
years and has been the gateway for invading forces both north and
south. It has seen its fair share of atrocities, violence and
destruction, and is well-known for its reiving past. It began as an
important outpost of the Roman Empire and the most significant fort
at the west end of Hadrian’s Wall. In ‘Secret Carlisle’,
Andrew Graham Stables uncovers the hidden heritage and delves
behind the scenes of the only city in Cumbria. The Norman castle
sits on the site of the old Roman fort and the city’s layout owes
its initial design to the Roman town, and its later medieval layout
to the city walls that once surrounded the old town. The book
explores the sites of the early history of Carlisle and reveals
some intriguing secrets and fascinating stories. Searching the
exhibits of the Tullie Museum to identify how they relate to the
city and their importance to the story of Carlisle, the author also
looks at the people who have helped shape the identity of this
characterful city with its unique place in the country’s history.
Illustrated throughout, this book will be of immense interest to
residents and visitors alike.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Secret |
Release date: |
8 August 2024 |
Authors: |
Andrew Graham Stables
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Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4456-8273-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4456-8273-7 |
Barcode: |
9781445682730 |
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