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

Dr Manning's Yard

formerly Braithwaite Yard

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Dr Manning's Yard Marker

Inscription. In this house George Braithwaite, dyer, established a drysalter's business in 1713 supplying dyestuffs, alum, fuller's earth and other technical materials to the local textile trade.

Down the yard were workers' cottages, the counting house or office over the archway, a ropewalk, a weaving shed and a dyehouse. The family were noted Quakers and philanthropists and set up a soup kitchen in the 'Hungry Forties' and a School of Industry for poor children. Dr Manning practised here for many years in the early 1900's.

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 1713.

Location. 54° 19.533′ N, 2° 44.847′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9 4HE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

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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: Sandes Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Shakespeare Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Highgate (within shouting distance of this marker); Oddfellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Westmorland (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (about 150 meters away); George Romney 1734-1802 (about 150 meters away); Kendal Town Hall (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Dr Manning's Yard Marker

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 93 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.