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Industrial History of Cumbria

A guide to the industrial history of Cumbria created by members of the Cumbria Industrial History Society with help from members of the Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society. Feature articles on various aspects of industrial history.

http://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/

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PastPresented.info

A personal guide from David Bradbury to various historical aspects of West Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Parton, Millom Ironworks and Calder Abbey. Many historical photos and drawings.

http://www.pastpresented.info/

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The English Lake District: A Living Landscape

Displays 3000 historic images from the Cumbria Libraries and Archives, including engravings and photographs. The site includes clips of oral history and is searchable by subject and place.

http://www.cumbrialakes.org

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Through Mighty Seas

Maritime History of the NW England, primarily based on the history of over 550 sailing ships. By Tim Latham.

http://www.mightyseas.co.uk

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