Changing the Face of Carlisle

Description

The Life and Times of Percy Dalton, City Engineer and Surveyor

About this Book:
This is the story of Percy Dalton, “The man who changed the face of Carlisle.” This 103 page book is illustrated with more than 120 black and white photographs of old Carlisle.

Percy Dalton was involved in improving many aspects of the city of Carlisle, including the bridges, roads, housing estates, fire and police headquarters as well as the demolition of the old goal.

The book is well researched from archive and family sources and provides a fascinating glimpse into how Carlisle changed during the 20th century to the great city we know today.