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

Kendal Town Hall

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Kendal Town Hall Marker

Inscription. On this site once stood White Hall. Believed to have been an exchange hall for Kendal's cloth trade with Virginia. It was replaced in 1825 by a new White Hall designed by Kendal architect Francis Webster and incorporating a billiards room, newsroom, lecture hall and ballroom. Converted to the Town Hall in 1859 this forms the southern part of the present building. Extensions were commenced in 1893 when Alderman William Bindloss and Mrs Bindloss made a very generous contribution towards the cost of the alterations and improvements. A new tower was added for the clock and eleven bells which were rung for the first time on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

From the stone below (locally known as the "CA' STEEAN") proclamations have been made for three centuries at least. It was originally of an old market cross which stood in the middle of Strickland Gate.

The Foundation Stone under this pillar was laid by the Mayoress Mrs Bindloss of Castle Green Kendal, July 6th 1893.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 54° 19.619′ N, 2° 44.843′ W. Marker is in Kendal

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, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is at the intersection of Stricklandgate and Lowthergate, on the right when traveling north on Stricklandgate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kendal, England LA9 4DA, 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: George Romney 1734-1802 (a few steps from this marker); Angel Yard (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Bank of Westmorland (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Highgate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shakespeare Theatre (about 120 meters away); Sandes Hospital (about 120 meters away); 25 Finkle Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Kendal Highgate image. Click for full size.

The Wrench Series, circa 1905

2. Kendal Highgate

Looking north on Highgate, the town hall is the building on the right with the clock tower.

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 75 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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