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.

Star

The News and Star
Andy, 27th Aug 2008

Theview

From here i can see all across cumbria, across all the hills to the sea and the opposite end of cumbria- its truly spectacular
26th Aug 2008

Brewery

I look out over the fields, and see woods, wildlife and lush green grass
26th Aug 2008

Beacon

On and on, never looking back until I came all the way around and found myself again.
20th Aug 2008

Brewery

it's too dark to see, but I can hear a stream bubbling along and rain hitting the window
18th Aug 2008

Beacon

To Infinity...and Beyond!
15th Aug 2008

Ulverston

Just back from the Nicole and Martin performance at Ford Park. It was a stunning mix of acrobatics, circus skills, theatre, dance and music...
14th Aug 2008

Ulverston

Ulverston Sustainability Group meets the first Monday of the month at 7.30 pm in The Stan Laurel. Getting ready for the Eco Fair. All welcome.
14th Aug 2008

Ulverston

Got your tickets for the big Swiss Circus at Ford Park? Happening this weekend> I'm going tonight...
14th Aug 2008

Ulverston

Underground vw campers are meeting at Bardsea on Sat night for a campout. Splitties, Bays, T25s, T4s and T5s all welcome. Fire and BBQ.
14th Aug 2008