This is a list of notable people associated with Carlisle, a city in Cumbria, England.

Born in Carlisle

Arts

  • John Scott (1849–1919), artist, born in Carlisle.

Business

  • Monkhouse Davison, 18th century London merchant was born in Carlisle and had homes both in Carlisle and Dalston, Cumbria. His brother John, also a grocer, was Carlisle's mayor in 1765. Tea being shipped by Davison Newman and Co. was thrown into the harbour in the Boston Tea Party which led to the American Revolution and eventually Independence.
  • Eddie Stobart, haulage contractor & Edward Stobart his son, were born near Carlisle
  • Stuart Stockdale, fashion designer, formerly head of design at Pringle of Scotland and Jaeger

Literature

Media

Medicine

Politics

Sport

Resident of Carlisle

References

  1. Story, Chris (22 June 2012). "Cumbria university honour for broadcaster John Myers". The Cumberland News. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
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