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CARLISLE a 2000 year old city with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site

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  • Carlisle Castle
    Carlisle Castle
    Dating from 1092
  • Carlisle Cathedral
    Carlisle Cathedral
    One of the jewels of North West England
  • Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
    Award winning museum
  • Hadrian's Wall & Birdoswald Roman Fort
    Hadrian's Wall & Birdoswald Roman Fort
    A UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
    Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
    Discover the stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things
  • Old Town Hall
    Old Town Hall
    Home to our Tourist Information Centre
  • Talkin Tarn Country Park
    Talkin Tarn Country Park
    One of Carlisle’s hidden treasures
  • Carlisle Racecourse
    Carlisle Racecourse
    A Jockey Club racecourse

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Historic Carlisle

Historic Carlisle

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Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

Hadrian's Wall - Unesco

Hadrian's Wall - Unesco
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/see-do/Walking-and-Cycling

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Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Family Fun at Talkin Tarn

Family Fun at Talkin Tarn
Roman Carlisle

Roman Carlisle

Roman Carlisle
Settle to Carlisle Railway

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Settle to Carlisle Railway
Englands Historic Cities App

Englands Historic Cities App

Englands Historic Cities App
The State Management Story

The State Management Story

The State Management Story
World Class Angling

World Class Angling

World Class Angling
High quality golf courses

High quality golf courses

High quality golf courses

Events by Month

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25
25/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

26
26/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

27
27/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

28
28/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

29
29/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

30
30/04/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

1
01/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

2
02/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

3
03/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

4
04/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

5
05/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

6
06/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

7
07/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

8
08/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

9
09/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

10
10/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

11
11/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

12
12/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

13
13/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

14
14/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

15
15/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

16
16/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

17
17/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

18
18/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

19
19/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

20
20/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

21
21/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

22
22/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

23
23/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

24
24/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

25
25/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

26
26/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Steak Night Race Evening

    (26/05/2022)

  • Tony Hadley: 40th Anniversary Tour

    (26/05/2022)

27
27/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Choral Evensong Celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    (27/05/2022)

  • Friday Afternoon Racing

    (27/05/2022)

  • The Sensational 60’s Experience

    (27/05/2022)

28
28/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Oti Mabuse: I Am Here

    (28/05/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • Frontier Perspectives

    (28/05/2022)

29
29/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Circus Sonas Family Show

    (29/05/2022)

  • Dirty Tattooed Circus

    (29/05/2022)

  • An Evening Of Burlesque

    (29/05/2022)

30
30/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

31
31/05/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Jubilee Half Term Activities

    (31/05/2022 - 02/06/2022)

1
01/06/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Jubilee Half Term Activities

    (31/05/2022 - 02/06/2022)

2
02/06/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Jubilee Half Term Activities

    (31/05/2022 - 02/06/2022)

  • Pongo’s Party

    (02/06/2022)

  • The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting

    (02/06/2022)

3
03/06/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Cumbria’s Military Festival

    (03/06/2022 - 04/06/2022)

  • Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

    (03/06/2022)

4
04/06/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Cumbria’s Military Festival

    (03/06/2022 - 04/06/2022)

  • Lost In Music

    (04/06/2022)

5
05/06/2022
  • Uncovering Roman Carlisle

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • To the Edges of Empire

    (05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022)

  • Our Hadrian's Wall

    (01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022)

  • Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

    (26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022)

  • Kids Rule!

    (28/05/2022 - 05/06/2022)

  • The Secret City Walking Tour

    (30/05/2022 - 26/09/2022)

  • Chicago Blues From Paul Lamb and Chad Strentz

    (05/06/2022)

  • The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

    (05/06/2022)

Coming Up Next in the City

5Mar2022

Uncovering Roman Carlisle

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022
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Uncovering Roman Carlisle Uncovering Roman Carlisle

The stories behind the community excavation of Carlisle’s Roman bathhouse.

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5Mar2022

To the Edges of Empire

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 05/03/2022 - 11/06/2022
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To the Edges of Empire To the Edges of Empire

This exhibition features beautiful and important objects to explore the role of locations and people across the Roman Empire during Hadrian’s reign.

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1Apr2022

Our Hadrian's Wall

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 01/04/2022 - 12/06/2022
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Our Hadrian's Wall Our Hadrian's Wall

A new exhibition of photographs submitted by members of the public, exploring what The Wall means to people in 2022.

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26May2022

Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 26/05/2022 - 29/09/2022
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Historic Carlisle Guided Tours Historic Carlisle Guided Tours

Join this fascinating 2.5 hour guided walk to uncover Carlisle’s heritage from Roman times.

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26May2022

Steak Night Race Evening

Carlisle Racecourse 26/05/2022
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Steak Night Race Evening Steak Night Race Evening

Start your weekend early with a fantastic evening of Flat Racing.

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Weeping Poppies Display

The mighty border keep with over 900 years of history, learn more..

Roman Bathouse - Stunning archaeological find

This site has been described as a "premier league" archaeological find - May 2017

Archaeologists have described the site as “simply stunning".

Carlisle Cricket Club pavilion at Edenside was flooded in 2005 and 2015.  the club commissioned archaeologists to carry out investigations into moving the clubhouse  which uncovered evidence of Roman baths. The work has since uncovered significant archaeology and high quality find of a  premier league importance.

More Information

The dig is still ongoing and its future plans are still in the planning phases. You can learn more in our Roman Carlisle digital story, including a photo gallery of the dig and its many artifacts.

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England's Historic Cities App

Artifact from the Roman Bathouse dig

Bringing Carlisle's History to Life

Carlisle is one of thirteen of England’s historic cities which have collaborated to develop an innovative augmented reality (AR) product that is set to bring heritage to life. . 

Get a unique insight into the history of one of England's most stunning Heritage Sites

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Weeping Poppies Display

Shopping in the city - Leading brands along with independent retailers

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Popular Eateries

  • The Creme Cafe

    The Creme Cafe

    Wed 7 Apr

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  • Siam Thai

    Siam Thai

    Wed 22 Nov

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  • The Quarter Lounge Bar & Kitchen

    The Quarter Lounge Bar & Kitchen

    Cocktails, Food, Snacks,Craft Beers, Good Wines & the all important BURGERS

    Wed 29 Nov

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  • Nosey Cow Inn

    Nosey Cow Inn

    Lovely conversion from old state pub to bistro and bar

    Wed 29 Nov

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  • Penny Blue

    Penny Blue

    Located on Carlisle’s first ever postcode, is restaurant and lounge, Penny Blue, located within the Halston aparthotel and the city's old 20th century post office building.

    Mon 26 Mar

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  • Thin White Duke

    Thin White Duke

    The Thin White Duke was created in 2010 on the site of an old Monastery.

    Wed 29 Nov

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  • Toby Carvery

    Toby Carvery

    Thu 23 Nov

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  • Shanghai Shanghai Oriental Buffet Restaurant

    Shanghai Shanghai Oriental Buffet Restaurant

    Fri 24 Nov

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  • The Old Engine House

    The Old Engine House

    Thu 23 Nov

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  • The Milbourne Arms

    The Milbourne Arms

    Thu 23 Nov

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  • Davids

    Davids

    Situated in the centre of Carlisle, in a Victorian Townhouse, this comfortable, elegant restaurant offers the very best in fine dining.

    Mon 26 Mar

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  • Lanercost Tea Room

    Lanercost Tea Room

    Fri 24 Nov

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  • The Crown & Thistle

    The Crown & Thistle

    Wed 7 Apr

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  • The Fleece at Ruleholme

    The Fleece at Ruleholme

    They have created the look and feel of a traditional Lakeland Inn with state-of-the-art facilities.

    Mon 21 Feb

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  • Clubhouse & The 1Up Restaurant at Eden Golf Club

    Clubhouse & The 1Up Restaurant at Eden Golf Club

    Fri 24 Nov

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  • La Mezzaluna

    La Mezzaluna

    Fri 24 Nov

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  • Amato's

    Amato's

    A little taste of Sicily

    Mon 18 Nov

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  • Gallagher's Irish Bar

    Gallagher's Irish Bar

    Fri 24 Nov

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  • Lounge on the Green

    Lounge on the Green

    Tue 28 Nov

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  • Fantails

    Fantails

    Fantails Restaurant has a long and interesting history with its building originating around 1600 with many original features including wooden beams and panelling.

    Fri 6 Apr

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