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INTRODUCTION Recently I had time to spare whilst in Carlisle , NW England and in course of a 'walkabout' came across a most delightful Anglican church which dates from 1778.. The core of the information herein has been sourced from the 'Explore Churches' website.  Church interior looking west OVERVIEW A fine example of a Georgian church, complete with balcony as well as interesting stained glass windows depicting the life of St Cuthbert and a moving pulpit, the only one of its type in the country. Church interior looking east   PARTICULAR FEATURES Believed to have been dedicated by St Cuthbert, this is the fourth church on this site. The city has seen siege, rebellion, Border Reivers, but the church has remained as a quiet sanctuary for the people of Carlisle. When Oliver Cromwell closed the Cathedral Church in 1645, the Mayor and Corporation made St Cuthberts the Civic Church, and so it remains. Despite its city centre location, the church, open every day except Ch...

  Carlisle Cross and Old Town Hall Tonight I am reporting on Carlisle a city of 101,000 persons in NW England. The city is famous for it's castle and being located close to the western end of Hadrian's Wall , a Roman period fortification. More information on the Roman period can be found here . Close to the city flows the River Eden which has caused significant flooding damage in the past.To the east are the hills of the North Pennines whilst to the SW is the Lake District with it's scenic fells (hills)| and lakes.  Carlisle Castle Carlisle is connected to the British rail network. In this context the Settle to Carlisle Railway offers travellers a spectacular scenic route.    A recent development has been the discovery of a Roman baths complex near the River Eden which is deemed to be very significant find. Carlisle also offers extensive shopping facilities, hotels and accommodation plus a wide range of eateries. A connection with the U.S.A. exists in the form of t...