Maryport: Part 1 of 3

West Cumbria is not the easiest of areas to get to by public transport from where I live. It takes ages! However, I set off very early one Saturday morning by bus and travelled via Lancaster, Keswick and Workington to reach the town of Maryport.  The main shopping street is Senhouse Street, which leads to the harbour area. 

A general view of Senhouse Street. The harbour is at the end of the street. The town was first established around AD122 by the Romans, who called it Alauna. It was a command and supply based for the western end of Hadrian's Wall. 

There are several old shops in the town, this one dating back to 1880.

The pub is named after Maryport-born Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of the White Star Line.

Time for lunch on the move and bag of chips! It started to rain shortly afterwards, so it proved to be good timing.

Almost at the harbour is The Lifeboat Inn. 

Maryport's Maritime Museum. 

At the bottom of the hill near the harbour. 

Nice sculpture, details of which can be seen in the next image. 

The plaque was not easy to photograph.  

The inevitable seagull at the harbour. 

There are some buildings of architectural interest in the harbour area. 

The Captain Nelson Tavern in Irish Street. 

Looking back up Senhouse Street from the harbour. 

Maryport Navy Club.