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

The New Shambles

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. The New Shambles Marker

Inscription. This lane follows an ancient path, Watt Lane, which ran through property owned in the 18th century by the Trustees of the Market Place Chapel. It became the New Shambles in 1804, when the property was redeveloped as 12 butchers' shops. The Old Shambles, behind the Fleece Inn was then abandoned.

There were no drains from any of the many slaughter houses around the Market Place at that time and although the owners paid two shillings and sixpence a week to have the lane cleaned it soon became known as Stinking Lane.

The shop on the east corner of the lane with Finkle Street was built in 1838 as a Fire Station, with arched doorways for three hand-pumped engines.

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 1804.

Location. 54° 19.679′ N, 2° 44.772′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Finkle Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Finkle Street, Kendal, England LA9 4AB, 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: 25 Finkle Street (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New Shambles (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Kendal Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woolpack (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Elephant Yard (about 120 meters away); Angel Yard (about 120 meters away); Kendal Town Hall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

The New Shambles image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. The New Shambles

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 214 times since then and 107 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.