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Coronation Day in Kendal

Posted on May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 by HarrietP

Coronation Day, Kendal ‘Coronation Day. Kendal, though somewhat tardy in its movements on public occasions, will not, we are glad to find, let the Coronation Day pass over unnoticed.’ No, not that... Read More

Jubilee time, in 1832

Posted on June 12, 2022June 16, 2022 by HarrietP

The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated from June 2-5, 2022. In June 1832, there were jubilee celebrations of a different kind – they marked a move to make Parliamentary elections ... Read More

Cumberland & Westmorland Ancient and Modern

Posted on July 10, 2021 by HarrietP

Cumberland & Westmorland, Ancient and Modern, written in 1857, is still of interest today. Cumbrian Characters looks at its author, and Cumbrian place names. A fascinating read ‘Human sacrifices... Read More

Cumbrian gin – invented in Kendal

Posted on June 8, 2019January 22, 2021 by HarrietP

‘Cumbrian gin’ as a search term pulls up some tempting modern offerings. But did you know a Kendal distiller wrote a best-selling book about it in 1725? Gin is in. According to a feature i... Read More

Cumbrian Characters

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Coronation Day in Kendal

Cumberland & Westmorland Ancient and Modern