Carlisle

:This article is about the English city. For other Carlisles see Carlisle (disambiguation).

Trade and industry

The Tullie House Museum, an award-winning museum, tells the story of the Border country, including much material on Hadrian's Wall, the Roman defensive structure which runs close to the city, and many items of Roman architecture. Tullie House used to house an excellent lending and reference library, but that has now been placed on the upper level of The Lanes. (The Lanes are Carlisle's main shopping area in the centre of the city). Carlisle cathedral has the largest east window of any cathedral in Europe, but the western end of the cathedral was demolished by Oliver Cromwell to shore up the castle. Carlisle also has a first-class racetrack, located to the south of the city centre.

Related Topics:
Tullie House Museum - Hadrian's Wall - Roman - Carlisle cathedral

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Carlisle used to have largest train marshaling yard in Europe, now closed.

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On March 28, 2005, Carlisle was granted Fairtrade City status.

Related Topics:
2005 - Fairtrade City

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