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

New Shambles

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. New Shambles Marker

Inscription. New Shambles is an ancient lane linking Market Place with Finkle Street.

Shambles were places where butchers slaughtered animals and displayed and sold the meat. Blood and offal ran down the sloping yard to the river. Slaughtering ceased in New Shambles in the 19th century when a town abattoir was opened.

The old butchers' shops were open-fronted with wooden shutters that were drawn down to make a counter. The last butcher's shop in New Shambles has glass windows to protect the meat.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 54° 19.695′ N, 2° 44.775′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Old Shambles Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Old Shambles Yard, Kendal, England LA9 4TP, 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: A different marker also named The New Shambles (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 25 Finkle Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woolpack

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Elephant Yard (about 120 meters away); Explore the history around Blackhall Yard (about 120 meters away); Angel Yard (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 60 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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