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

25 Finkle Street

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. 25 Finkle Street Marker

Inscription. Arthur W. Simpson, 1857-1922, Kendal Quaker, craftsman in wood, opened his first workshop here in 1885 making church and domestic furniture.

He became an apprentice carver with Gillows of Lancaster and a journeyman with William Aumonier in London. He followed the aesthetic tradition of the Arts and Crafts Movement, simplicity being his guiding principle. Examples of his work may be seen in museums, schools, churches and private houses.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 54° 19.673′ N, 2° 44.768′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is at the intersection of Finkle Street and Berry’s Yard, on the right when traveling east on Finkle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 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: The New Shambles (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New Shambles (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Place (about 90

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meters away, measured in a direct line); The Woolpack (about 120 meters away); Kendal Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Angel Yard (about 120 meters away); George Romney 1734-1802 (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 84 times since then and 19 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.