GLEESON WHITE. EDWARD F. STRANGE. AUTHOR'S PREFACE Amongst the works consulted in compiling this handbook may be specially mentioned Nicolson and Burn's "History and Antiquities of Westmoreland and Cumberland," Hutchinson's "History and Antiquities of the City of Carlisle," Jefferson's "History and Antiquities of Carlisle," Billings' "Architectural Illustrations, History and Description of Carlisle Cathedral," "Guide to the Cathedral, Carlisle," by R.H. and K.H. Much help has also been obtained from the late J.R. Green's historical works, as well as the various biographies in the "National Dictionary of Biography." I also wish to record my thanks to my friend, Mr. A. Tapley, who kindly read through part of the manuscript; and to Mr. A. Pumphrey for permission to reproduce the photographs used. C.K.E. CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER I.--History of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity 3 CHAPTER II.--The Cathedral, Exterior 12 The Nave 12 The North Transept 15 The Tower 15 The North Aisle of the Choir 16 The East End 19 The Choir 21