Carlisle Cathedral

When the Romans first arrived in Cumbria, Christianity was still a persecuted religion. However, through the centuries, the Christian tradition was started by the Romans then continued by the Vikings. The local diocese

Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick

“What’s special about the rocks? Um, I don’t know. Exactly. So why are we here?” ~some random child to their parent. Joanna from English Heritage put on a fantastic 45 minute

Mamucium: Manchester Roman Ruins

The city of Manchester is one that almost perfectly combines old industrial and new glass and skyscraper skylines. There are brick warehouses throughout the whole city centre that are offset by the modern

Kendal Castle

Kendal sits in the Lake District and as such has enjoyed a borderlands position. The lord of Kendal, Gilbert Fitz Reinfred, wary of attack from the north commissioned a wooden castle with associated

Kendal Museum

Before even going to this town, I was told that the Museum was small and not that great so my expectations were fairly low. What I found however, was not a Museum pandering