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?

memory my favourite summer memory is taking a day off work just because the sun was shining. Life's too short and cumbria too wet not to enjoy it when you can. @
3rd Jul 2008

rowing up and down grasmere lake and spending time on the island when I was 14, just a fun and a sense of freedom
2nd Jul 2008

Me and 2 mates slept on beach at Brid for a weekend, summer after left school. No money,too young 4 pubs,didnt wash, but saw giant moon hanging over sea
27th Jun 2008

A new question every month.
Andy, 26th Jun 2008