Kendal Through The Ages

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 and new images to awaken fond memories in those who know and 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, and the much earlier structure of Castle Howe; Kendal walker and author Alfred Wainwright, who wrote the book Three Westmorland Rivers about the Kent, Sprint and Mint; the four football clubs whose names are all prefixed by Kendal Town, United, County and Celtic; the parish church in Kirkland, which is one of the widest in England and has a total of five aisles; and six tenterhooks and six teasels inserted into the four quadrants on the town s coat of arms. Kendal Through the Ages is a fascinating and informative journey through the town, exploring its most-loved sites while also introducing the reader to its lesser-known gems.