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.

Mint

The Malecon, Havana. Havana Bay is beautiful, the buildings are gorgeous even though they're decaying and 1950s cars cruise the road to salsa
15th 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

Mint

200 performers from across the world.
Andy, 17th Jul 2008

Maryport

Maryport Promenade, looking across Solway to Galloway hills. Spectacular sunsets, sea breezes, wading birds on shore. Wonderful place to unwind.
16th Jul 2008

Maryport

hot coffee on a windswept but sunny morning at Ma's Pantry
27th Jun 2008