Selected bibliographical references Builder 28 Feb 1874, p. 182 (Athenaeum alteration to accommodate post office); 1897(2), p. 476 Carlisle Journal 12 Jun 1863, p. 9; 25 Jul 1899
History Extended into the adjacent Athenaeum (opened 26 Jan 1874); 3rd storey added 1899 Closed: 1916 Current use: Since 1916 licensed premises, the current incarnation ("The Gilded Lily")