Hidden People

Hidden People

Why are Cumbrians called the Hidden People? Because mainstream history claims their ancient Celtic heritage was largely erased by Roman, Viking, Anglo-Saxon and Norman invasions. Cumbrians possess an ancient Celtic culture that developed continuously from the prehistoric era to the present day. Cumbria s stone monuments, distinctive dialect, unique cooperative farming practices and thriving communal traditions that have survived thousands of years show this. But Cumbria s culture has been disparaged and sidelined by centuries of Roman, Norman and English dominance, suppression and belittlement. Some academics today even claim the Cumbrian Celts never existed. Others deny Cumbria was ever a separate Celtic kingdom. Many mock the Cumbrian dialect as uncouth . They don t realise it preserves Cumbria s deep Celtic roots. This book invites you to ignore the Celtosceptics and discover Cumbria s astounding Celtic past. Insights include Carlisle s grisly severed head cult, the Cumbrian Witc...