Little Book Of Cumbria
The Little Book of Cumbria – Edward Longshanks
Edward Longshanks The Solway to the west of Carlisle became a regular crossing point for invading armies. Edward I of England was remorseless in his attacks on the Scots, gaining the nickname ‘Hammer of the Scots’ over many years of battle. In 1307 he returned to the north, intent on fording the Solway at the […]
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The Little Book of Cumbria – Keswick
Written by David Ramshaw, Photo courtesy of Richard Beadnall Keswick’s Cheesy origin The name is probably from the old English meaning ‘farm where cheese is made’, the word deriving from cēse (cheese), with a Scandinavian initial ‘k’, and wīc (special place or dwelling). The name first appeared in writing about 1234 relating to the purchase […]
