...in which we ascend Moasdale from Cockley Beck in the company of author Guy Richardson to take a long view of the Scafell massif and its oft-overlooked history.

...in which we delve into a remarkable oral history archive to paint a picture of the historic Cumbrian commons as they enter a period of profound change.

...in which we journey deep into Newlands to tell the remarkable story of Elizabethen copper mining, and the part it played in making Keswick the birthplace of modernity.

Frustrated by a lack of sustainable transport in the valley, communities in Ullswater started their own bus service. Two years on, it's thriving.

The name John Pepper is largely lost in Lakeland literary circles. But his ode to Cockley Beck, where he spent six winters engaged in a search for meaning, is a classic of nature writing.

William D. Shannon's new book, 'Cumbria – 1,000 years of maps', features more than 100 charts, surveys and maps from ten centuries of cartography. Here he picks six of his favourites.

All of our products are proudly designed and illustrated by our team in the heart of the Lake District.

Our books are printed on woodland-friendly FSC paper and our tea towels on ethically-sourced organic cotton.

Every year we donate 5% of our profits to Lakeland charities. We buy local to support independent business.