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

Sandes Hospital

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Sandes Hospital Marker

Inscription. In this yard, Thomas Sandes (1606-81), cloth merchant and former Mayor of Kendal, founded a school and eight almshouses for poor widows.

The gatehouse, once the master's house, had single storey wings and housed the school and a library in the chamber over the gateway.

The houses were rebuilt in 1852 by Kendal architect Miles Thompson. In 1886 the school merged with Kendal Grammar School which was succeeded in 1980 by Kirkbie Kendal School whose Trustees still own the property.

The datestone shows shearman's tools and the Sandes family arms.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 54° 19.555′ 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: 80B Highgate, Kendal, England LA9, 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: Shakespeare Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Highgate (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr Manning's Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Westmorland (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Romney 1734-1802 (about 120 meters away); Oddfellows Hall (about 120 meters away); Kendal Town Hall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Sandes Hospital and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Sandes Hospital 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 96 times since then and 9 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.