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.

Carlisle Museum and Art Gallery featuring collections of: Human History, Archaeology, Wildlife, Geology and Fine And Decorative Art

Messages

What was your favourite ever piece of clothing and why?

tattoo dresses.Fantastic needle work.And the symbols say a hell of a lot.Well done rachel clowes.Beautiful work.Linda.
9th Apr 2008

My favourite piece of clothing is a waterproof jacket. This allows me to spend time outdoors no matter what the weather is like. I often really enjoy the rain once I am outside even though we often peer out and say its too wet to go anywhere.
1st Apr 2008

My faust t-shirt, it's been with me on many of the best nights out i've had-good gigs mainly. It's also acts as a talking point with many strangers.
11th Mar 2008

Angora mix fluffy pink jumper bought from Van Allen in 1973. Friends kept wanting to touch it as it was so soft and sensuous. Worn with jeans.
27th Feb 2008

My pale blue Che Guevara tee-shirt that I bought on Botchergate in 1969. The first tee with a picture in Carlisle.
26th Feb 2008

I had a massey ferguson boilersuit that was great. I loved it because it was like my dad's.
onebc, 15th Feb 2008