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

go find out where home is
13th Nov 2008

Scout

SCAR wonderful place to appreciate the fells, sea and hot air balloons on a summers evening. First date there and where we got engaged many years ago. A special place.
31st Oct 2008

Sedbergh

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

Star

The News and Star
Andy, 27th Aug 2008

Sedbergh

Festival of Books and Drama 6th to 21st September 2008
Andy, 17th Jul 2008

Schoolknott

On top of school knott wow what a view absolutely fantastic all around panoramic view . Too beautiful for words.
6th Jul 2008

Stainton

is a really lovely village near Penrith. The view of the fells is beautiful and the area is great for getting fit! No excuses!
18th Jun 2008

Sherrifs

wood windermere trees, stream, cute little waterfall ,seats and the birds , wonderful bliss
15th Jun 2008