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

Shakespeare Theatre

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Shakespeare Theatre Marker

Inscription. Kendal's first purpose-built theatre, designed by local architect John Richardson, was opened at the top of this yard in 1829. The nationally famous actor Edmund Kean played here in 1832 but general poverty in the town and opposition from Quakers, Presbyterians and Temperance groups forced its closure after five years. It continued in use as a ballroom for many years and was converted to a church in 1994.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 54° 19.562′ N, 2° 44.862′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9 4HE, 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: Sandes Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Highgate (a few steps from this marker); The Bank of Westmorland (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr Manning's Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (about 90 meters

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away, measured in a direct line); George Romney 1734-1802 (about 90 meters away); Kendal Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Angel Yard (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Shakespeare Theatre and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.