West Cumbrian Gazette, Nov 1998
The first literary work to chronicle in great depth the town's rich past, an important reference book for years to come.
Alan Smith, BBC Radio Cumbria. 19th Jan 1999
Huge! what a work this is.
Book Description
An illustrated comprehensive history of this West Cumbrian town, from earliest times to AD 1865. numerous b/w line drawings, maps ans plans. 43 b/w photographs 247pp - book page size 290x205mm
From the Back Cover
This fascinating book begins with the arrival of the Romans at Burrow Walls, and chronicles the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings that followed. You can read about almost eight hundred years of the life and times of the influential Curwen family; and the history of Workington Hall. Naturally, also included is substantial information on Workington's once rich and important Coal, Iron and Shipbuilding industries. As well as a detailed account of the development of the town, it's streets and buildings (including all churches and schools), plus of course it's ancient harbour. Together with very much more.....
