In this follow up to the highly successful Kendal Through Time, author Norman Holloway showcases the town's countless attractions, using a mixture of old & new images to awaken fond memories in those who know & love this historic town.
Chief among Kendal's unique points of interest are the shoe company that was at one time the only business registered with the single-letter trademark of 'K'; its two castles
- the well-known Kendal Castle, & the much earlier structure of Castle Howe; Kendal walker & author Alfred Wainwright, who wrote the book Three Westmorland Rivers about the Kent, Sprint & Mint; the four football clubs whose names are all prefixed by Kendal
- Town, United, County & Celtic; the parish church in Kirkl&, which is one of the widest in England & has a total of five aisles; & six tenterhooks & six teasels inserted into the four quadrants on the town's coat of arms.
Kendal Through the Ages is a fascinating & informative journey through the town, exploring its most-loved sites while also introducing the reader to its lesser-known gems.
This paperback book has 96 pages & measures: 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8cm