The Cumbria and Lake District Coast
The Cumbria and Lake District Coast The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the beautiful Lake District National…
Specifikacia The Cumbria and Lake District Coast
The Cumbria and Lake District Coast
The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the beautiful Lake District National Park.The Cumbria and Lake District Coast provides suggestions for places to visit along the coast, including picturesque harbours, stately homes, museums and seaside resorts. The Lancashire shores of Morecambe Bay and the Scottish shores of the Solway Firth are included too.For those interested in the history of the coast, there is an introduction to the role of coastal trade through the centuries. Readers will also discover less well-known sights such as medieval buildings, lighthouses and stone circles.
Topics include the Roman coastal defences that once extended to Maryport beyond Hadrian's Wall, how mining contributed to the growth of ports such as Barrow, Millom and Workington, and the canals