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

George Romney 1734-1802

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. George Romney 1734-1802 Marker

Inscription. Internationally celebrated painter of portraits whose work is included in public and private art collections throughout the world. Born in Dalton-in-Furness, Romney set up his first studio in Kendal and retired back to the town in 1799.

This plaque was sculpted by Philip Chatfield for the Romney Society and unveiled by Christopher Le Brun, President of the Royal Academy of Arts on 28th November 2015.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 2015.

Location. 54° 19.614′ N, 2° 44.845′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 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 Kendal Town Hall (here, next to this marker); Kendal Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Angel Yard (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 90 meters away); Sandes Hospital (about 120 meters away); 25 Finkle Street (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

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George Romney (painter) (Wikipedia). Overview:

George Romney (26 December [O.S. 15 December] 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.

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