Borderlines: Dave Felton – Cumbria 1,000 Years of Maps
Join Dave Felton, publisher of ‘Cumbria 1,000 Years of Maps’ by William Shannon, as he discusses the most important charts, surveys and maps from ten centuries of Cumbrian cartography in an illustrated talk. The name Camri first appears on maps in AD 1050. Since then the Lake District and historic counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and […]
Borderlines: Mike Berners-Lee – A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How To Get It
Sustainability & carbon accounting expert, Mike Berners-Lee, will examine the accelerating climate crisis. Can humanity thrive if we raise standards of honesty in our politics, our media, and our businesses? Most people want to see more action on the climate crisis, and we have most of the technology we need to combat it. But after […]
Borderlines: Graham Robb – The Discovery of Britain: An Accidental History
Prize-winning author Graham Robb will take you on a seriously funny time-travelling adventure around the ‘spindly, sea-wrecked islands’ of Britain. In his latest book, Graham Robb takes us on a time-travelling adventure around the ‘spindly, sea-wracked islands’ we call home. The Discovery of Britain is history that’s panoramic and intimate, poignant and shocking, seriously funny, […]
Borderlines: Jenny Uglow – A Year with Gilbert White
Jenny Uglow travels back to 1781 to follow ‘the father of ecology’, Gilbert White, across a single year in his Naturalist’s Journal. From frost to summer drought, from the migration of birds to the sex lives of snails and the coming of harvest, Uglow illuminates this quirky, warm-hearted man. In 1781, Gilbert White was a […]
Borderlines: Eleanor Tweddell – Another Door Opens
Struggling with change? Author and change specialist, Eleanor Tweddell, will share insights from her book, Another Door Opens, and introduce the five practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and creativity. “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” (Mary Shelley, Frankenstein) Author Eleanor Tweddell invites you […]
Borderlines: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of poetry and performance. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, all levels of experience welcome. Set against the bookish backdrop of Cakes & Ale café, this relaxed evening offers the chance for local poets to share their work. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, there’s a spot on the podium […]
Borderlines: M W Craven and Abir Mukherjee in Conversation
Join award-winning crime authors, M W Craven & Abir Mukherjee, for an evening of thrilling conversation. They will discuss their hit novels and new and upcoming releases. Borderlines Book Festival is delighted to present an evening with M.W. Craven of Poe and Tilly fame, and Abir Mukherjee, author of Wyndham Banerjee series, and, of Hunted, […]
Borderlines: L J Ross
International best-selling author, L J Ross, will chat about her upcoming novel, Berwick which is the 24th DCI Ryan novel. In it, our hero faces his most gruelling, personal case yet as his beloved wife Anna stands accused of murder. Louise Ross, known by her pen name LJ Ross, has 30+ best selling titles to […]
Power Autonomous Wireless Sensors, A More Sustainable Path to a Carbon-Free Future
Self-powered sensing is redefining how we monitor critical infrastructure —offering a smarter, safer, and more sustainable path to a carbon-free future. This seminar introduces power-autonomous wireless sensor networks that operate without batteries or wiring by harvesting ambient energy from airflow and mechanical motion. Deployed in challenging environments like offshore wind turbines, gas pipelines, and advanced […]
When Jacobites Came to Brampton
Discover how Brampton played a crucial role in the Jacobite invasion of 1745 when Bonny Prince Charlie, who was staying there, accepted the surrender of Carlisle from the Mayor. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately) Entrance fee: £4 for members; £6 for non-members, including refreshments. Pay on the door.
