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

Welcome to Elephant Yard

Great shopping every day of the week

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Welcome to Elephant Yard Marker

Inscription. This area of town was part of Kendal's commercial centre during the heyday of the wool trade. Carriers who brought goods to Kendal by pack horse, carts and wagons needed a place to rest for themselves and their animals. Elephant yard derives its name from the Elephant Inn that originally stood on this site dating from around 1820. All manner of shops and businesses grew to service the needs of daily life. The images you see here are a selection of pictures representing this area kindly loaned from the wonderful photography archive of the late Margaret Duff.

Photograph captions
• Stricklandgate before 1909. The property behind the lamp was demolished to make way for the Carnegie Library.
• Parade on Stricklandgate.
• James Bownass boot and shoe maker.
• View of Stricklandgate from Woolpack Yard towards the post office building.
• Early image of the Black Hall Brush Factory on Stricklandgate facing Library Road.
• Jackson Saddler, Stricklandgate.
• Market place pre-World War 2.
• Quiggin's store, Stricklandcate.
• Woolpack Yard.
• The Post Office Building.
• The Public Library Building eventually demolished to create market square.

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

Location.

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54° 19.737′ N, 2° 44.844′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is at the intersection of Elephant Yard and Stricklandgate on Elephant Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Elephant Yard, Kendal, England LA9, 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 Woolpack (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Blackhall Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Market Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); New Shambles (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The New Shambles (about 120 meters away); 25 Finkle Street (about 150 meters away); Angel Yard (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Stricklandgate image. Click for full size.

From marker, photographer Margaret Duff

2. Stricklandgate

Stricklandgate circa mid 1800s. Wright's Elephant Inn is just in view above the horse and cart.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 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 18 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.