Museum Shop

Step inside our museum shop and take some inspiration home with you. Our shop sells a wide selection of gifts for all ages inspired by our collections and Roman history and archaeology. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful present, a keepsake to remember your visit, or a book to deepen your understanding of our exhibitions, you’ll find something special here.

We aim to support local businesses as much as possible and have recently added products from three Cumbrian makers. These include laser wood cut bookmarks, coasters, magnets and other souvenirs by Azhdela Design in Carlisle, pretty and practical tote bags by Chloe’s Chateau from Maryport and clay models by Jo’s Little People in Carlisle. We also stock a beautiful watercolour print card of the Battery building by Natalie Burns from Whitehaven.

Shop sales provide financial support for the operation of the museum so every purchase supports the museum’s mission — helping us preserve history, inspire creativity, and share culture with future generations.

Books for sale in the museum shop

As well as gifts and souvenirs, our shop also stocks a wide range of books. These include non-fiction and research led publications about Maryport, Hadrian’s Wall and Roman Britain together with more specialist material such as Roman medicine or coins.

We also stock children’s books so, whether you’re a fan of Asterix, Horrible Histories or just want to know more about Roman life we have something you’ll enjoy!

A Cult Centre on Rome's North-West Frontier: Excavations at Maryport 1870-2015. NOW £19.00 (previously £35.00)

By Ian Haynes and Tony Wilmott, Project Director and Site Director respectively. The 2011-2015 excavations were commissioned and sponsored by the Senhouse Museum Trust in a partnership with Newcastle University and sought to better understand the original context of the altars discovered in  1880 and the nature of buildings found in 1880. This report brings together the results of the excavations and incorporates a complete re-evaluation of the earlier discoveries in 1870 and 1880. It provides comprehensive and compelling new interpretations that challenge many established views of the Roman army, Roman religion and life on the Roman frontier. 

Writers in the Winter Museum. £4.99

An anthology of poetry and prose written by participants on a series of creative writing workshops during the winters of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The workshops and the publication were part of the museum's annual Arts and Literature Festival funded by an Arts Council England Project Grant. 

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE MUSEUM SHOP

Maryport: A Roman Fort and its Community. £15.00

This book by Senhouse Roman Museum Patron, Professor David Breeze OBE, places the collection in context and describes the history of research at the site.

Living on the Edge of Empire: The Objects and People of Hadrian's Wall. £25.00

Dr. Rob Collins and the curators of the remarkable collections from Hadrian's Wall present a striking new contribution to understanding the archaeology of a Roman frontier. The objects illustrated can be found in the Hadrian's Wall museums from Maryport in the west to Wallsend in the East.

Hadrian's Cavalry. £2.50 (reduced from £4.99)

Everything you could possibly want to know about the Roman cavalry and their horses in the time of Hadrian. This book accompanied the Hadrian's Cavalry dispersed exhibition in 2017.

The Frontiers of Imperial Rome. £30.00

This book draws on the latest research to analyse the varying frontier systems, and describes the extant remains. Professor Breeze considers how the frontiers worked, discussing this in relation to the organisation and structure of the Roman army, and the surviving literary and documentary evidence. This is sure to be of great value to the general reader and the specialist.

Joseph Robinson of Maryport: Archaeologist Extraordinary. £2.00

Joseph Robinson was the manager of a Maryport bank and amateur archaeologist. His discoveries on the Solway shore initiated the investigation of the Roman watchtowers and milefortlets of the Solway Coastal Frontier of Hadrian's Wall.

These books and more can be purchased at the museum. They can also be posted out if required. Ring the museum on 01900 816168 to order any copies (P&P from £2.00 - £4.00 will be added) and pay by debit or credit card.