Cumbria PasteBookshelf
This is the eLibrary where all the currently available eBooks are located for reading and download, each series is assigned its own bookshelf. Whilst there are individual links to each eBook from its details page in the publications listing you can also browse the library by category from this page. You can also search book by category as well, though it should be noted that some older books may not have been character read and indexed or their indexes may not be very accurate due to the condition of the books. You can also read the instructions on how to use the bookshelf pages and the flipbook reader from the relevant panel below. Please note this is work in progress and we are currently in the process of moving some eBooks on to our website but they may be available from other websites, if they do not yet appear here please check the Publications List to see if there is a link to an alternative download.
Tract Series eBookshelf
Tract Series (from 1882) – this series was designed for shorter publications including documentary or archive publications. In recent years short books of historical content have also been published.
Extra Series eBookshelf
Extra Series (from 1877) – the nature of volumes in this series has changed through time. It has always been a catch-all to include titles not covered by the other series. Recently, some books aimed at a more popular market have been published.
Research Series eBookshelf
Research Series (from 1979) – this series publishes reports of substantial archaeological excavations.
CARR Series eBookshelf
Cumbria Archaeological Research Reports (CARR) (from 2009) – this series was created for archaeological reports which are too long for Transactions articles, and only require short print-runs.
Record Series eBookshelf
Record Series (originally known as the Chartulary Series) (from 1897) – initially this series was designed exclusively for ecclesiastical registers, but is now for the publication of primary texts.
Register Series eBookshelf
Parish Register series (1912-73) – this series published transcriptions of parish registers (Births, Marriages and Deaths). The original intention was to publish a volume every year.
Other Books eBookshelf
Other Books are any books that do not fall into any of the other series, they can for example be the Hadrian's Wall publications, publications that are joint with other societies, indexes, etc.
Using the Reader
When using the flip reader there are facilities for a table of contents, creating book marks as well as downloading and printing the book, these are accessed from the control panel at the top right of the page. For a fuller description please download the instructions.