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.

To take part, you can: i) click the green cross below, ii) start a text with Gazette and send it to 07786 202 994 iii) email it direct to kate.whiteside@thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk A selection of the best answers will be published in the Westmorland Gazette at the end of September.

Messages

What is the funniest thing you've seen at a show?

Gazette Dog competition at country show. Who is leading who? And proof dogs and owners share looks.
3rd Sep 2008

----WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR BEST SUMMER AND WHY?----
3rd Sep 2008

This one is the best so far! Am starting a career as a street performer and already, I've been from Kent to Ulverston and at loads of places in between!
14th Jul 2008

In North Wales at Nefyn. 6 weeks of freedom to do what I wanted just about aged 4 to 12
13th Jul 2008

July last year... I moved into my new house after being homeless for two months. First thing me and the kids did was put on the kettle and paint! xxxxxx
10th Jul 2008

living working and enjoying the company of my friends in Glasgow.
10th Jul 2008

In the Duddon Valley, walking, camping, playing wide games in the forest.
8th Jul 2008

my favourite summer memory is watching the chemical brothers at glastonbury in 2000 because their music & the weather & the atmosphere of the festival all came together at once 2 create the perfect vibe!
7th Jul 2008

At home when the summer i left school. The future was unknown but anything seemed possible.
4th Jul 2008

barcelona for my first f 1 grand prix. Sunny. Great views.
4th Jul 2008