REVIEW: The Old Fire Station in Carlisle. Friday, July 25, 2025. SIX years ago I was between jobs in Carlisle,… Read more Peat & Diesel
Tag: Cumbria
Hounds a leaping
I ventured out west today to catch a couple of the hound racing trails near Kirkland in Cumbria today for… Read more Hounds a leaping
My next photo project: welcome to the world of hound trailing
ON Saturday I attended my first hound racing meeting, in the Cockermouth area, in around eight years. I was convinced… Read more My next photo project: welcome to the world of hound trailing
Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle
While I was first living in Carlisle I followed the saga of the Central Plaza Hotel which was apparently named… Read more Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle
The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts
While I was working in Barrow in Furness at the North West Evening Mail I got the chance to photograph… Read more The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts
Laurel and Hardy superfan
When I was working in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria I did a number of assignments at the Laurel and Hardy Museum… Read more Laurel and Hardy superfan
Uppies and Downies and other strange British traditions
Yesterday was my baptism of fire into the annual west Cumbrian tradition that is the Uppies and Downies. Now, while… Read more Uppies and Downies and other strange British traditions
Pilgrims’ progress
On Good Friday (April 18) I caught up again with the Carlisle group of pilgrims who set off on this… Read more Pilgrims’ progress
Cover shot
I had an unexpected surprise today when I got a message from the drummer of a local band who wanted… Read more Cover shot
Ministerial visit takes a detour
Yesterday saw a visit to Carlisle by a Government minister with the usual tightly controlled media coverage rules imposed by… Read more Ministerial visit takes a detour
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