Carlisle

In the mid 18th century Carlisle was just an average-sized market town, because trade was limited as Carlisle was a poor part of England. When roads were built linking Carlisle more easily to the rest of England, it allowed the town to buy and sell goods, which improved trading opportunities.

At the end of the 18th century the wool industry took off, and Carlisle was completely changed.

There was a short-term textile industry, but this soon declined. Other industries in the 19th century were biscuit and brick making, engineering and printing.