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Penrith books and maps

Here is a list of books for Penrith that you may find useful.

If you plan to travel to Penrith you may be interested in some guide books and travel books that will help you plan your stay in Penrith and to find your way around. Click on any book for more information or to buy.



Penrith books: Maps

Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside (OS Landranger Map)
Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside (OS Landranger Map)

Perfect for day trips and short breaks, the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales.

Price: £5.24

Publication: 28 Nov 2011

Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside (OS Landranger Map)   Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside (OS Landranger Map)


Philip's Red Books Carlisle and Penrith (Local Street Atlases)
Philip's Red Books Carlisle and Penrith (Local Street Atlases)

This local street atlas of Carlisle and Penrith, and their surrounding towns and villages, gives detailed coverage of the area at a scale of 4.5 inches to 1 mile. It also includes an enlarged centre map for Carlisle at 7 inches to 1 mile.The maps show hospitals, car parks, post offices, leisure facilities, schools, industrial areas and retail areas, while the index lists street names and postcodes. An area road map enables the user to identify through-routes more easily.Pocket sized, and wire stitched so that it opens out flat, the atlas is ideally suited for both business and leisure use, whether by locals or visitors.

Price: £3.99

Publication: 14 May 2008

Philip's Red Books Carlisle and Penrith (Local Street Atlases)   Philip's Red Books Carlisle and Penrith (Local Street Atlases)


The English Lakes - North Eastern Area (OS Explorer Map Active): Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck [Folded Map]
The English Lakes - North Eastern Area (OS Explorer Map Active): Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck [Folded Map]

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map - Active, a tough, versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.

Price: £9.65

Publication: 18 Feb 2008

The English Lakes - North Eastern Area (OS Explorer Map Active): Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck [Folded Map]   The English Lakes - North Eastern Area (OS Explorer Map Active): Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck [Folded Map]


Penrith books: History & Heritage

Penrith Through Time
Penrith Through Time

Penrith, a small, but characterful and historic market town, was known as Epiacum during the Roman occupation, significant through lead and silver mining. Following the accession of James 1 to the British throne, the Borders became less warridden. Penrith emerged as a prosperous market town during the Victorian era. Most significant was the coming of the railway, stimulating trade and visitor numbers. Later, bus and commercial road traffic expanded, and 'trucking' grew important. For the year 2000, the Penrith Millennium Trail was commissioned, a series of walks starting from the town centre and radiating like flower petals. This anthology of photographs presents Penrith from the early 1900s to 2013. The story is 'Penrith changing', comparing the new with old at a time of rapid evolution and population growth. This unique selection of images and informative captions is essential reading for anyone who knows and loves this town.

Price: £14.99

Publication: 8 July 2013

Penrith Through Time   Penrith Through Time


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