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.

Small town in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the southern Lakes

Messages

What is your favourite place in Cumbria and why?

Picture postcard for the flowing detritus of South Cumbria
18th Oct 2008

On the cusp, between Lancashire and lakeland... the bay waits for the tide to drill in, the seagulls circle, sleepy village waiting too. We watch.
27th May 2008

I love Arnside. It has the Knott, is an ANOB, has the constant drama of Morecambe Bay and its tides, a great place to see the setting sun reflected in the channels of the Bay...it's just a lovely place...Alex 09 Apr 2008
9th Apr 2008