The Secret Life of Cumbria is a book written by the people of Cumbria. A collection of stories about escape, love, grief, and favourite T-shirts!

Anyone who lived, worked in or visited Cumbria in 2008 could write their own pages by sending a text message or visiting this web site. The pages of the book are all collected here.

Cumbria is a big place, both in the world and in our imaginations, with as many paths through it as there are people who live in or visit it. You can read Cumbria's Secret Life by finding your own way through this site, moving from place to place.

Sedbergh

Marquez' 100 Years Of Solitude, it freed up my mind (in 1969) and encouraged me to travel.
15th Sep 2008

Ulverston

Eco Fair fabby, we made a giant junk rat out of old technology, had fun with UCAN and Lanternhouse people. Good day
8th Sep 2008

Ulverston

Solfest was superb, so many people there from Ulverston, many little contingents. Great atmosphere, good time.
8th Sep 2008

Mint

Pahar Ganj in Delhi. At first daunting, it gradually opens up to become an insight into the magic of travelling to India.
3rd Sep 2008

Gazette

Gazette Dog competition at country show. Who is leading who? And proof dogs and owners share looks.
3rd Sep 2008

Gazette

----WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR BEST SUMMER AND WHY?----
3rd Sep 2008

Tullie

View. From jockey sheild castle carrock. Because i feel like an iron age warrior woman survaying my lands.
29th Aug 2008

Tullie

Memorable ad. Spirit of deep and dangerous water. Charlie says. Smash potatoe ailans.
29th Aug 2008

On

motorbike over Newlands Pass towards Buttermere. Only 'discovered' it this summer - unbelievable scenery. Gandhi, Carlisle.
28th Aug 2008

Broughtonroad

My favourite places are on the brougton road the views are beautiful also from birkrig and up 2 martin
28th Aug 2008