Historic Carlisle, (as it is marketed, appropriately, by the City Council) has a wealth of sights for the visitor and local alike. There are the obvious historic sites such as the Castle and Cathedral, and the nearby Hadrian's Wall. Much of Carlisle's history is represented in the excellent, award-winning Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery which sits across from the Castle on the site of the original Tullie House (built 1689) with newer buildings added to expand the scope and reach of the collection in the 1990s and again in the new century.
I remember well school trips and family outings to the museum in the 1970s and 1980s. I was especially amazed by the stuffed animals and the Roman artefacts. It was at this time, before the new shopping centre had been built in The Lanes, that we also used to visit the library which was housed adjacent to the museum. The library is commemorated in this card from October 1905 showing the ornate entrance to the building, which is still as it is today (the displays may have changed since then!) I'm surprised that I don't have more cards of the musuem and art gallery in my collection as along with the aforementioned castle and cathedral, Tullie House is one of the most interesting sights in the city.
Tullie House was established in 1893 as a museum and continues to be one of the best in the NorthWest. For more info you can visit their superb website: www.tulliehouse.co.uk.
*If anyone can identify any of the works, statues or busts shown in the card I will add them to this post. Thanks.
