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

Bishop Blaize Inn

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Bishop Blaize Inn Marker

Inscription. This building was once one of Kendal's oldest inns, the Bishop Blaize. Bishop Blaize was the patron saint of woolcombers, having been martyred with woolcombs in A.D. 316.

At the last Kendal guild procession in 1759, a man on horseback, representing Bishop Blaize, was followed by a hundred woolcombers. The building ceased to be an inn and was restored and converted into housing in 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 54° 19.437′ N, 2° 44.826′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate south of Captain French Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9 4EN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

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: 134-136 Highgate (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Gillinggate (within shouting distance of this marker); Oddfellows Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Kirkland (about 120 meters away); Dr Manning's Yard (about 180 meters away); Sandes Hospital (about 210 meters

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away); Shakespeare Theatre (about 240 meters away); Explore the history around Highgate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Bishop Blaize Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.