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.

Visit the Beacon and see your journey projected in the cafe.

Messages

If you could set off on a journey tomorrow, where would you go and why?

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

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

into the unknown
13th Aug 2008

Up a jimmy with a true true friend cheering me on
13th Aug 2008

Greenland - just watching the ice melt at the end of the world makes you realise just how fragile it all is
8th Aug 2008

San Luis Obispo - just for the name.
30th Jul 2008

Route 66 on a Harley Davidson, no crash helmet, a bandana and sleeves ripped out of my denim jacket-don't forget the shades!
29th Jul 2008

I'd go to the Auberge du Col de Beyrede in the Pyrenees. Peace perfect peace.
28th Jul 2008

I'm the artic ranger and I could lead you to the last wild polar bears!
28th Jul 2008

I would walk the coastal way and climb a few mountains if I could. In real life I don't have the legs or the puff to do them.
28th Jul 2008