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Carlisle – UK Rail Journeys Series 2 – Episode 14
In ‘Carlisle‘ I spend some time looking round the city, spend a night in the Travelodge and return to the station.
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Staying the night:
I’m staying at the Travelodge in the centre of Carlisle, it’s a short walk from the station, good value and a brand that I know well.
The building dates from 1955. It was built as the telephone exchange. The ceiling in my room is very high, no doubt needed in order to house the exchange equipment.
Around Cecil Street:
As I walk along Cecil Street I pass various ages of buildings. At the end of the street I spot a really nice house and shop. This is opposite an Italian restaurant called Gianni’s.
I stop at Gianni’s and book a table for later. As I walk towards the old Citadel gates, the way into the historic city area, I pass a very smart hotel and restaurant in the old Post Office building.
Across the road from the Citadel gates people are partying outside one of the local pubs. They look as though they’ve been there some time!
Inside the City walls:
The first street I pass through is depressing. Typical of so many retail streets across the country. The once proud Woolworth Buildings are particularly sad.
As I walk further towards the centre it gets better. I pass a statue of James Steel, a Victorian Mayor of Carlisle, outside Marks and Spencer and then reach the very pleasant Market Cross area.
After a night in the Travelodge I head back to the station to wait for my train to Glasgow. Carlisle Citadel station is a romantic, fortified style of building. The impressive foot bridge gives access to the platforms on the far side of the station.
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