Welcome.

I've been looking about Blogger (via StumbleUpon) and found multiple Daily Photo blogs of various places from around the world.

This is not going to be a 'Daily Photo' blog, it is however going to be a look around the 'Border City of Carlisle' through the lens of my camera.

Click the link to find out more about Carlisle's History.

I will however being adding brief histories with pictures. (So long as I can find the info myself.)

Friday, 2 January 2009

Cemetery.

"Leading to one of the chapels."

"Gather round."

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These were taken at Carlisle Cemetery and Crematorium.

Located on Richardson Street & Dalston Road.

To see more of here click one of the following links.

My Collections / Andrew Nicksons Collection

External links to 'DeviantArt.com' & 'Tripod.com'.

Rickerby Park.

"In memory of the fallen."

"This is one of my better photos."

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These were taken in Rickerby Park which is on the North side of the River Eden.

Click the link for more information on Rickerby Park.

External link to 'VisitCumbria.com'

Side note: There is another war memorial, I've just no photos of it.

Waverley Route Railway Bridge.


"Even falling apart, it's very imposing."

"Atop the bridge. Not entirely sure what the graffiti means."

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This bridge is located behind Willowholme Industrial Estate and The Cumberland Infirmary on the River Eden.

"The Waverley Route railway from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick opened in 1892, taking its name from Sir Walter Scott's "Waverley" novels, which were set in the Border area. It was closed in 1969."

Civic Centre.

"The monstrosity that is the Civic Centre!"

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'The Civic Centre' as seen here from 'The Sheepmount'.

Unfortunately as hideous as it is, it seems to be a permanent feature for the future.

Being the tallest building in the city doesn't help, as it's easily spotted.

The Castle.


"Carlisle Castle shot in glorious sunshine from the Millennium Bridge "

"Castles west facing wall."

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Click the links for more information on Carlisle Castle.

Unofficial Guide / English Hertiage.

Both links to external sites.

City Walls, West.

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This is part of the city boundary walls at West Walls.

There's quite a large section of these overlooking a car park and train lines.

Photos direction is leading towards the castle.

Christian Fellowship Church.

"It's a bit of a taboo to photography into direct sunlight, but it works here.

"Taken at mid-afternoon, just the right amount of evening glow."

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This church is located on the Junction Street / Charlotte Street end of Milbourne Street.

Previously a Jehovah Witness church, it is now occupied by the local Christian Fellowship.

Dixons Chimney.

"Taken from Victoria Viaduct, I thought it looked like a big needle against the sky."

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Click the link for more information on Dixons Chimney.

External link to 'historicalcarlisle.co.uk'