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

The Bank of Westmorland

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. The Bank of Westmorland Marker

Inscription. Founded on wealth generated by Kendal's textile trade, the Bank opened in 1833 and moved to this site in 1835. Designed by Kendal's leading architect, George Webster, the masonry was to be of Kendal Fell limestone, "finished in the finest manner possible". The bank occupied the ground floor, the manager and his family living above. The lion and its pedestal, constructed in London in artificial stone, were completed in 1840.

After sixty years the Bank of Westmorland was absorbed by the London and Midland Bank, then in 1992 by HSBC. It is the oldest purpose-built branch in the HSBC network in England and Wales.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 54° 19.59′ N, 2° 44.865′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9 4TF, 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: Explore the history around Highgate (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); George Romney 1734-1802

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shakespeare Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Angel Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandes Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr Manning's Yard (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. The Bank of Westmorland

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.