Where did your ancestors live - North-West - Carlisle
Below is some genealogy information and websites about the history and social geography of Carlisle.
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Description: Located in Cumbria, Carlisle is the county town. It sits upon the confluence of the rivers Eden, Calder and Petteril just below the border with Scotland. Always an important city in England due to its location, Carlisle industrialised in the 1800s, focusing on the textile industry. They also had engineering works and produced food. The railway also brought in many jobs in what was a busy station linking London and Glasgow. Historically, Carlisle was part of Cumberland. In 1974 they joined Cumbria.
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