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:Original historical documents dating from the twelfth century to the present day relating to the area of West Cumbria bounded by the River Derwent in the North and the River Duddon in the South. The areas around Workington, Cockermouth, and Whitehaven are amongst those for which material is available.
:Original historical documents dating from the twelfth century to the present day relating to the area of West Cumbria bounded by the River Derwent in the North and the River Duddon in the South. The areas around Workington, Cockermouth, and Whitehaven are amongst those for which material is available.
:The Local Studies Library contains an important collection of books, illustrations, journals, reports and other printed and original materials relating to all aspects of life in Whitehaven and West Cumbria up to the present day.
:The Local Studies Library contains an important collection of books, illustrations, journals, reports and other printed and original materials relating to all aspects of life in Whitehaven and West Cumbria up to the present day.
== Libraries ==
=== Cumbria Libraries ===
'''Cumbria Libraries'''<br>11 Globe Lane<br>Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8NX UK<br>Telephone 01228 606060<br>Email: [mailto: libraries@cumbria.gov.uk  libraries@cumbria.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/default.asp Cumbria Libraries]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==

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Archives[edit | edit source]

Cumbria Archive Centers[edit | edit source]

Carlisle Archive and Local Studies Centre
Lady Gillford's House
Petteril Bank Rd
Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3AJ UK
Telephone: 01228 227 284
Email:carlisle.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website: Carlisle Archive

Original documents from the twelfth century to the present day, relating to the part of the historic county of Cumberland which is north of the River Derwent. The areas around Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith and Maryport are amongst those for which material is available.

Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre
Scotch St.
Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7NL UK
Telephone: 01946 506 420
Email:whitehaven.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website: Whitehaven Archive

Original historical documents dating from the twelfth century to the present day relating to the area of West Cumbria bounded by the River Derwent in the North and the River Duddon in the South. The areas around Workington, Cockermouth, and Whitehaven are amongst those for which material is available.
The Local Studies Library contains an important collection of books, illustrations, journals, reports and other printed and original materials relating to all aspects of life in Whitehaven and West Cumbria up to the present day.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Cumbria Libraries[edit | edit source]

Cumbria Libraries
11 Globe Lane
Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8NX UK
Telephone 01228 606060
Email: [mailto: libraries@cumbria.gov.uk libraries@cumbria.gov.uk]
Website: Cumbria Libraries

Museums[edit | edit source]

Tullie House Museum[edit | edit source]

Tullie House Museum
Castle Street
Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TP UK
Telephone: 01228 618718
E-Mail: enquiries@tulliehouse.org
Website: Tullie House Museum