Cumbria Guide Book Club: July/August 2025
Cumbria Guide Book Club
July/August 2025
Welcome to the Cumbria Guide Book Club.
A sweeping historical thriller, a heartfelt memoir, a rhyming superhero tale, and local treasures — this summer’s book club selection offers something for every kind of reader.
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Discover Carlisle: Walking Through the City’s History
by John Mather
Local artist and historian John Mather brings Carlisle’s rich past to life in his self-published illustrated guide, Discover Carlisle: Walking Through the City’s History. This unique 44-page guide features two thoughtfully designed walking trails that uncover the city’s remarkable heritage, architecture, and people.
Each trail is brought to life through hand-drawn black and white illustrations, including detailed route maps, historical facts, and sketches of notable buildings. Perfect for both locals and visitors, this guide offers a fresh way to explore one of Britain’s most storied cities.
by J. Adrian Kirkbride
A powerful exploration of the High Place Phenomenon (HPP), based on 25 years of personal experience. This honest and illuminating book sheds light on intrusive thoughts, offering support, science, and strength for those learning to cope. Whether you’re searching for support, understanding your own mind, or simply want to read a compelling story of strength, honesty, and resilience, The Edge of Thought offers something life-changing.
Start the conversation. Share the book. Change what people think they know.
Available from amazon.co.uk
Monkey-Dog: A New Breed of Superhero
by Steve Dixon
Move over, Batman—Monkey-Dog is here.
In this hilarious rhyming picture book, a nap-dodging pup with a cape brings laughs and lessons in courage and self-belief.
Perfect for ages 3–7.
Available from amazon.co.uk
by Helen Shaw
Celebrate one of England’s most overlooked landscapes with this stunning photographic tribute to the Forest of Bowland. With dramatic moorlands and tranquil villages, it’s an invitation to explore nature’s quiet beauty.
The stunning new images taken by professional photographer Helen Shaw reveal many of the secret places in today’s Forest of Bowland and this book will inspire walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, historians and nature-lovers.
Available from amazon.co.uk
from Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life
Discover the story of the Arroyo drums—captured in 1811 and still treasured by Cumbria’s regiments today. Through essays and photographs, this monograph celebrates a unique battle honour and living military heritage.
Available in-store (£7.50) or by post (£10), you can order your copy direct from Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life website:
www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org
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