Simple Travel

For all those interested in the history and development of industries of all kinds in the County of Cumbria. Includes events listing.

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.

The House, its occupants, their families, and business connections with the Lancashire cotton industry.

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.

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.

Provides information and courses about Uldale local history.

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