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?

Egremont- Castle & sensory garden, Lowes Court gallery art & crafts, a Hartley ice cream,factory shop bargains, Longlands Lake picnic and walk via Clintz
28th Jul 2008

I would go to hell and back, just to say "I survived "!!!!
28th Jul 2008

To one of the Malaysian islands to relax in the sun and meet lots of wonderful malaysian people.
26th Jul 2008

To find a polar bear in the wild before they become extinct.
26th Jul 2008

I'd go to Southern France and Northern Italy and let myself be immersed in the culture and a different, more relaxed, way of living.
25th Jul 2008

Why would I need to go on a journey when home gives me everything I need?
25th Jul 2008

I would fly to the sand dunes in Fuerteventura where the sea breeze and tumbling waves are so beautiful and relaxing.
25th Jul 2008

An old Shaolin Monastary in China to spend my days learning ancient arts and my nights in quiet reflection away from the Western "existance".
25th Jul 2008

An old Shaolin Monastary in China to spend my days learning ancient arts and my nights in quiet reflection away from the Western "existance".
25th Jul 2008

I would go up in space so I could see what the earth looks like.
25th Jul 2008