This book is based on a two-day seminar held in November 2017 at Burgh-by-Sands Parish Hall with Cumbria Boglife, Natural England, the British Ecological Society Peatlands SIG, UKECONET / Biodiversity Research Group (BRG), Cumbria Wildlife Trust, the RSPB, the Solway Wetlands Landscape Partnership, Solway Connections Guided Heritage Tours, & partners. There were local site visits organised by the local and regional partners. The event explored the history and cultural aspects of peat bogs in and around Cumbria and the surrounding areas. Local people made a major contribution to the success of the event, presented at the indoor sessions, and provided displays and artefacts.