Photographs of the historic cathedral city of Carlisle in Cumbria.
The bridge over the moat and outer gatehouse of Carlisle Castle.
The castle was built on the site of the Roman fort, Luguvalium, and in 1092 a wooden motte and bailey castle built by William 11.
Rebuilt in stone in 1157, the castle was repeatedly attacked by the Scots and needed regular repair including a new outer gatehouse in the 14th century. It was restored in 1541 but again was badly damaged in the Civil War and then in 1745 during the Jacobite uprising.
Mary Queen of Scots was held captive here under the guardianship of Sir Francis Knollys from 16 June 1567 until July 1568 when she was moved to Bolton Castle in Yorkshire. Knollys allowed Mary to walk along the outside of these walls (now known as 'Lady's Walk').
From the 1820s to the mid 20th century the castle saw considerable renovation as it became an army barracks for the Border Regiment.
The keep of Carlisle Castle and part of the city wall.
The castle was built on the site of the Roman fort, Luguvalium, and in 1092 a wooden motte and bailey castle built by William 11.
Rebuilt in stone in 1157, the castle was repeatedly attacked by the Scots and needed regular repair including a new outer gatehouse in the 14th century. It was restored in 1541 but again was badly damaged in the Civil War and then in 1745 during the Jacobite uprising.
Mary Queen of Scots was held captive here under the guardianship of Sir Francis Knollys from 16 June 1567 until July 1568 when she was moved to Bolton Castle in Yorkshire. Knollys allowed Mary to walk along the outside of these walls (now known as 'Lady's Walk').
From the 1820s to the mid 20th century the castle saw considerable renovation as it became an army barracks for the Border Regiment.
The inner moat of Carlisle Castle and half-moon battery which was levelled in the 19th century. Behind is the Captain's Tower.
The eastern tower of The Citadel at the southern end of Carlisle's medieval city walls.
The Citadel was originaly built on orders from Henry V111 to protect the city. It was converted for use as a gaol in 1611. Much of that old fortress was demolished in 1810 and the two towers were built to a design by Thomas Telford.
The lower section of this eastern tower is the only part of the towers to survive from Tudor times.
A statue of the Earl of Lonsdale stands in front of this eastern tower.
A glimpse of the west tower of The Citadel at the southern end of Carlisle's medieval city walls.
The Citadel was originaly built on orders from Henry V111 to protect the city. It was converted for use as a gaol in 1611. Much of that old fortress was demolished in 1810 and the two towers were built to a design by Thomas Telford.
The west tower housed criminal courts and the east tower, civil courts. Grade 1 Listed
The original entrance to the wonderful Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery on Castle Street in Carlisle, Cumbria.
The Cursing Stone and Reiver Pavement designed by Gordon Young and made by Andy Altman. in the Castle Way underpass.
The Cursing Stone features about 300 words from a 16th century 1,069 word curse against robbers, blackmailers and highwaymen!. The stone has been blamed by some residents for the foot and mouth outbreak and the city's floods.
The Reiver Pavement lists the names of all the Border Reiver families.
Graffiti erased.
Carlisle Cathedral, (or Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity), dates from the 12th century and is one of England's eight old monastic cathedrals.
The novelist, Sir Walter Scott was married here in 1797.
The elaborately carved south porch entrance to Carlisle Cathedral that was restored by Ewan Christian in 1856.
The stunning East Window of Carlisle Cathedral in Cumbria.
Believed to date from from the mid 14th century, the original tracery in the top section is thought to be the work of Ivo de Ragheton. The window is over 50 feet high and retains some of its original 14th-century glass in the tracery at the top. The lower section depicting the Life of Christ by John Hardman of Hardman & Co was installed in 1861.
The corner where Abbey Street meets the Abbey Gatehouse and Dean Tait's Lane in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Market Square in Carlisle Cumbria.
The Market Cross and Old Town Hall that now houses the Tourist Information Centre can be seen in the background.
Carlisle Market Cross, erected in 1682 on the site of an older cross. The lion on top is holding the Dormont Book of the city. Below the lion are four sundials." Grade 1 Listed.
The Old Town Hall in Greenmarket, Carlisle, Cumbria.
Built in the mid 17th century with an 18th century extension, the building now houses the Tourist Information Centre.
The clock tower is dedicated to John Richardson, Mayor in 1800. Grade 1 Listed
Shoppers on English Street, Carlisle, Cumbria.
A southerly view down English Street towards The Citadel.
Statue of James Steel, (1797-1851) Mayor of Carlisle on English Street, Carlisle in Cumbria.
Bronze statue of Jimmy Dyer, the 'Bard of Cumberland' by Judith Bluck FRBS in the Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle in Cumbria.
Jimmy was a well known Victorian fiddler and singer who entertained folks with his comic ballads. Jimmy died shortly after having to move into Carlisle's Fusehill Workhouse in 1903.