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

The Woolpack

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. The Woolpack Marker

Inscription. This former inn took its name from the packs of wool, each containing about 60 fleeces, brought into Kendal on packhorses for making cloth.

In the late 18th century new turnpike roads allowed the town to develop as a coaching centre and in 1781 the Woolpack was rebuilt with a new front and sash windows.

The archway over the yard entrance was built high enough to allow stage coaches and broad-wheeled eight-horse wagons, which replaced packhorses, to pass beneath. The inn closed in 1997.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 54° 19.723′ N, 2° 44.838′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Stricklandgate, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Stricklandgate, Kendal, England LA9 4TN, 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: Welcome to Elephant Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Blackhall Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); New Shambles (about 90

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meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The New Shambles (about 120 meters away); 25 Finkle Street (about 120 meters away); Angel Yard (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. The Woolpack Marker

The marker is inside the archway, on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.