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Eden Bridge Gardens – Restored

August 2, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Eden Bridge Gardens in Carlisle have recently completed a large restoration project. This is how the lower garden looks now .... … [Read more...]

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Pendragon Castle, Cumbria

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May 25, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Commanding an impressive view over the Eden Valley, stand the remains of Pendragon castle, thought to be constructed during the reign of William II in … [Read more...]

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Waverley Viaduct – or Eden viaduct. Carlisle

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December 13, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Spanning the River Eden in the North West corner of the City of Carlisle is the Waverley or Eden Viaduct. With 6 arches the bridge is a Grade 2 … [Read more...]

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Queen Victoria Monument – Victoria Park – Carlisle

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November 8, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Standing high on a pedestal overlooking a former rubbish tip in Carlisle is the iconic figure of Queen Victoria. With Orb in one hand and Scepter … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens, Carlisle

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October 26, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Walked and driven past thousands of times a day, the significance of these municipal gardens is largely unknown to the City's inhabitants. Situated … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens – Restored

Pendragon Castle, Cumbria

Waverley Viaduct – or Eden viaduct. Carlisle

Queen Victoria Monument – Victoria Park – Carlisle

Eden Bridge Gardens, Carlisle

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