Penrith in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Board & Elbow

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 11, 2024

1. The Board & Elbow Marker

Inscription. In the mid seventeenth century this building was referred to in the deeds as the 'Gambling Corner House' because a tailor of that name had his shop on this corner of Cornmarket and Great Dockray. It became a wine and spirits business run by George Bird, before Glasson's Penrith Breweries bought the property in about 1900. The bar attached to their wine and spirits shop was called 'The Snug', also known as the 'Elbow Room'. eventually becoming the Board & Elbow of today. The building to the left bears the date 1624 and was formerly the Old Black Lion, though it was later incorporated into the Board & Elbow.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 54° 39.799′ N, 2° 45.2′ W. Marker is in Penrith, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Great Dockray, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Great Dockray, Penrith, England CA11 7DB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

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in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Great Dockray (within shouting distance of this marker); A Long Tradition (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bustling Market Town (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Andrew's Churchyard (about 150 meters away); Sign of the Times (about 180 meters away); Penrith Castle (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Welcome to Penrith Castle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Water of Life (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penrith.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 11, 2024

2. The Board & Elbow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.