Photos of Kendal and Burneside in Cumbria. Aerial shots have been taken from a hot-air balloon.
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BOWSTON 01A - Bowston Weir
Bowston Weir on the River Kent near Burneside in Cumbria.
The fish ladders in the weir are steps built to help the salmon and trout leap the weir to reach their spawning grounds upstream..In 1880 James Cropper bought the fulling mill at Bowston and used it to prepare rags and ropes for the Burneside and Cowan Head paper mills. In 1879 a narrow gauge tramway was built along the river bank to link all three mills.
The fish ladders in the weir are steps built to help the salmon and trout leap the weir to reach their spawning grounds upstream..In 1880 James Cropper bought the fulling mill at Bowston and used it to prepare rags and ropes for the Burneside and Cowan Head paper mills. In 1879 a narrow gauge tramway was built along the river bank to link all three mills.
BURNESIDE 01A - Aerial view of Burneside
Aerial view of Burneside in Cumbria.
The village is home to the paper mill James Cropper plc, founded in 1845.
The village is home to the paper mill James Cropper plc, founded in 1845.
BURNESIDE 02A - James Cropper Paper Mill
James Cropper Paper Mill, Burneside, Cumbria.
This paper mill, established in 1845 is the only working mill left on the River Kent, although it no longer relies on the water power from the river. A steam turbine was installed in 1920 which also provided electricity to the village long before other parts of the county. The village was built around the mill and the mill owners have a long history of trying to help the community. They built the church, school and village hall, and even owned the pub, ploughing the profits back into local housing.
This paper mill, established in 1845 is the only working mill left on the River Kent, although it no longer relies on the water power from the river. A steam turbine was installed in 1920 which also provided electricity to the village long before other parts of the county. The village was built around the mill and the mill owners have a long history of trying to help the community. They built the church, school and village hall, and even owned the pub, ploughing the profits back into local housing.
BURNESIDE 05A - Burneside Hall
Burneside Hall, Burneside, Cumbria.
Burneside Hall was built in 1290 as a pele tower for protection against the Scots. Its first owner was Gilbert de Burneshead from whom the village got its name.
Burneside Hall was built in 1290 as a pele tower for protection against the Scots. Its first owner was Gilbert de Burneshead from whom the village got its name.
BURNESIDE 06A - Burneside Hall and The Gatehouse
Burneside Hall, Burneside, Cumbria.
The 16th century gatehouse can be seen at the end of the drive.
Private property. No public access.
The 16th century gatehouse can be seen at the end of the drive.
Private property. No public access.
BURNESIDE 10B - The Elba Monument
The Elba Monument on Monument Hill, Hollins Lane, Burneside, near Kendal, Cumbria.
The Elba Monument was erected in 1814 by James Bateman of Tolson Hall to act both as a memorial to William Pitt and to celebrate the imprisonment of Napoleon.
(On private land. No public access).
The inscription on the monument reads:
"IN HONOUR OF WILLIAM PITT
The pilot that weathered the storm. ELBA
James Bateman of Tolson Hall intended to inscribe these words on this monument when he built it in 1814.
But owing to Napoleon's escape from Elba the inscription was not engraved. A century later this tablet was placed here in 1914 by Charles Cropper of Ellergreen."
The Elba Monument was erected in 1814 by James Bateman of Tolson Hall to act both as a memorial to William Pitt and to celebrate the imprisonment of Napoleon.
(On private land. No public access).
The inscription on the monument reads:
"IN HONOUR OF WILLIAM PITT
The pilot that weathered the storm. ELBA
James Bateman of Tolson Hall intended to inscribe these words on this monument when he built it in 1814.
But owing to Napoleon's escape from Elba the inscription was not engraved. A century later this tablet was placed here in 1914 by Charles Cropper of Ellergreen."
BURNESIDE 12A - Tolson Hall Gatehouse
The imposing gatehouse to Tolson Hall on Hollins Lane, Strickland Ketel, Burneside, Cumbria.
The gatehouse is a folly, probably built around 1800 by James Bateman, who also commissioned the Elba Monument in the nearby field.
The gatehouse is a folly, probably built around 1800 by James Bateman, who also commissioned the Elba Monument in the nearby field.
BURNESIDE 15A - St Oswald's Church
St. Oswald's Church, Burneside, Cumbria.
St Oswald's Church was built in 1881 and is the third church on this site. A triple headstone in the graveyard marks the grave of three girls who were killed at nearby Cowan Head when the mill chimney blew down in 1893..
St Oswald's Church was built in 1881 and is the third church on this site. A triple headstone in the graveyard marks the grave of three girls who were killed at nearby Cowan Head when the mill chimney blew down in 1893..
BURNESIDE 16A - St Oswald's Church and the triple gravestone
St. Oswald's Church, Burneside, Cumbria.
St Oswald's Church was built in 1881 and is the third church to be built on this site. The triple headstone marks the grave of three sisters who were killed while working at nearby Cowan Head when the mill chimney blew down in 1893.
St Oswald's Church was built in 1881 and is the third church to be built on this site. The triple headstone marks the grave of three sisters who were killed while working at nearby Cowan Head when the mill chimney blew down in 1893.
BURNESIDE 17A - Burneside War Memorial
Burneside War Memorial in front of St. Oswald's Church, Burneside, Cumbria.
KENDAL 02A - Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria.
A stone structure, built around 1220 on a drumlin (a mound created by glacial deposit). Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry V111, was born here in 1513. The castle has been a ruin since the mid 16th century.
A stone structure, built around 1220 on a drumlin (a mound created by glacial deposit). Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry V111, was born here in 1513. The castle has been a ruin since the mid 16th century.
KENDAL 03B - Troutbeck Tower, Kendal Castle
Troutbeck Tower, the North West Tower of Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDAL 05A - Castle Howe
Castle Howe, Kendal, Cumbria.
This is probably the site of a 12th century motte and bailey castle. A wooden keep built on the motte (mound) would have been surrounded by the bailey (a fenced yard). The remains of the slightly later Kendal Castle can be seen across the town from Castle Howe..The 1788 obelisk on the top of the motte was erected as a celebration of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 (the arrival in England of the protestant William of Orange and the abdication of the hated Scot, James 11).
This is probably the site of a 12th century motte and bailey castle. A wooden keep built on the motte (mound) would have been surrounded by the bailey (a fenced yard). The remains of the slightly later Kendal Castle can be seen across the town from Castle Howe..The 1788 obelisk on the top of the motte was erected as a celebration of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 (the arrival in England of the protestant William of Orange and the abdication of the hated Scot, James 11).
KENDAL 06A - Kendal Museum
Kendal Museum, Kendal in Cumbria.
Founded in 1796, this musum of natural history and archaeology is one of Britain’s oldest museums.
Founded in 1796, this musum of natural history and archaeology is one of Britain’s oldest museums.
KENDAL 06B - Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria.
Abbot Hall was built in 1759 for Colonel George Wilson of Dallam Tower on a site once belonging to the abbots of St. Mary’s, York.
The building was renovated by the Lakeland Arts Trust and opened to the public in 1962. It houses one of the north’s leading art collections.
Admission charge.
Abbot Hall was built in 1759 for Colonel George Wilson of Dallam Tower on a site once belonging to the abbots of St. Mary’s, York.
The building was renovated by the Lakeland Arts Trust and opened to the public in 1962. It houses one of the north’s leading art collections.
Admission charge.
KENDAL 06C - Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria.
In front of the art gallery stands the bronze Oval Form (Trezion) by Barbara Hepworth 1961–63.
Admission charge to enter the museum.
Visit the website
In front of the art gallery stands the bronze Oval Form (Trezion) by Barbara Hepworth 1961–63.
Admission charge to enter the museum.
Visit the website
KENDAL 07A - Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry
Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry, Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDAL 08B - Drinking fountain, Abbot Hall Park
Drinking fountain (1889) in Abbot Hall Park, Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDAL 08C - James Cropper Memorial
James Cropper memorial pillar in Abbot Hall Park, Kendal, Cumbria.
James Cropper (1823-1900) of the Burneside Paper Mill was a Christian philanthropist and the last MP for the ancient borough of Kendal.
The wording on the pillar reads, 'By his Christian ideal in public and private life alike and by his constant enthusiasm for all good works he won the gratitude and esteem of a whole county. Kendal is proud of him'.
James Cropper (1823-1900) of the Burneside Paper Mill was a Christian philanthropist and the last MP for the ancient borough of Kendal.
The wording on the pillar reads, 'By his Christian ideal in public and private life alike and by his constant enthusiasm for all good works he won the gratitude and esteem of a whole county. Kendal is proud of him'.
KENDAL 10A - Holy Trinity Parish Church
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Kendal, Cumbria.
Built in the early part of the 13th century, this is one of the widest parish churches in the country. Also in the photo is an 18th century sundial and a late 19th century memorial Celtic cross.
Built in the early part of the 13th century, this is one of the widest parish churches in the country. Also in the photo is an 18th century sundial and a late 19th century memorial Celtic cross.
KENDAL 13A - The Family of Man by Josefina de Vasconcellos
The Family of Man by Josephina de Vasconcellos in Kendal Parish Church, Cumbria.
This beautiful fibreglass sculpture by Josephina de Vasconcellos represents a modern-day Mary, huddled under an old blanket in a contemporary Middle Eastern refugee camp with Jesus and three children representing the African, European and Oriental peoples of the world.
This beautiful fibreglass sculpture by Josephina de Vasconcellos represents a modern-day Mary, huddled under an old blanket in a contemporary Middle Eastern refugee camp with Jesus and three children representing the African, European and Oriental peoples of the world.
KENDAL 14A - Ring o' Bells
The Ring o' Bells, Kendal, Cumbria.
The Ring o’ Bells pub was built on consecrated ground next to the church in 1741 on the instructions of Thomas Barker, the church sexton. The church wardens brewed their own ale and held meetings there!.
The Ring o’ Bells pub was built on consecrated ground next to the church in 1741 on the instructions of Thomas Barker, the church sexton. The church wardens brewed their own ale and held meetings there!.
KENDAL 15A - Kendal Town Hall
The Town Hall on Highgate in Kendal, Cumbria.
Alfred Wainwright, author of the classic guidebooks to the fells, worked here, eventually becoming borough treasurer in 1948.
Alfred Wainwright, author of the classic guidebooks to the fells, worked here, eventually becoming borough treasurer in 1948.
KENDAL 15B - The Kendal Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms on Kendal Town Hall, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria.
Over the entrance of the 1823 Kendal Town Hall is the Kendal coat of arms showing wool hooks and teasels with the motto, ’Wool is our Bread’. From the 14th century, Kendal was a leading wool producer and the town’s own cloth, Kendal Green was even referred to by Shakespeare in Henry 1V.
Over the entrance of the 1823 Kendal Town Hall is the Kendal coat of arms showing wool hooks and teasels with the motto, ’Wool is our Bread’. From the 14th century, Kendal was a leading wool producer and the town’s own cloth, Kendal Green was even referred to by Shakespeare in Henry 1V.
KENDAL 15C - The Ca Steean
The Ca' Steean, outside the Town Hall, Kendal in Cumbria.
This stone, also called the Cauld Stean or Call Stone, originally stood in Market Place and was the base of the town cross from where important messages and news items were announced. The stone was also used as a meeting spot for George Fox, the Quaker preacher, when he addressed the crowds in Kendal in 1652.
This stone, also called the Cauld Stean or Call Stone, originally stood in Market Place and was the base of the town cross from where important messages and news items were announced. The stone was also used as a meeting spot for George Fox, the Quaker preacher, when he addressed the crowds in Kendal in 1652.
KENDAL 17A - Castle Dairy
Castle Dairy, Kendal, Cumbria.
This is the oldest inhabited house in Kendal. It dates from the 14th century and has the smallest window in town. The house was refurbished in 1564.
Grade 1 Listed.
This is the oldest inhabited house in Kendal. It dates from the 14th century and has the smallest window in town. The house was refurbished in 1564.
Grade 1 Listed.
KENDAL 18A - Friend's Meeting House
Friends Meeting House, Kendal, Cumbria.
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, visited Kendal in 1652 and their first meeting house was built here. This building, built 1816, houses the famous 77 panel Quaker Tapestry. Visit the website
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, visited Kendal in 1652 and their first meeting house was built here. This building, built 1816, houses the famous 77 panel Quaker Tapestry. Visit the website
KENDAL 19A - The Sandes Hospital
The Sandes Hospital, Kendal, Cumbria.
In this yard, 17th century cloth merchant Thomas Sandes, founded a school and eight almshouses for the widows of the town's wool workers.
In this yard, 17th century cloth merchant Thomas Sandes, founded a school and eight almshouses for the widows of the town's wool workers.
KENDAL 20A - The New Shambles
The New Shambles, Kendal, Cumbria.
New Shambles Lane follows the line of the old Watt Lane. It became known as the New Shambles in 1804, when the property was redeveloped as 12 butchers’ shops. This then replaced the Old Shambles.
New Shambles Lane follows the line of the old Watt Lane. It became known as the New Shambles in 1804, when the property was redeveloped as 12 butchers’ shops. This then replaced the Old Shambles.
KENDAL 21A - Brewery Arts Centre
The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria.
The Brewery Arts Centre opened in 1972, after the building was converted from the old Vaux Brewery.
The Brewery Arts Centre opened in 1972, after the building was converted from the old Vaux Brewery.
KENDAL 22A - Leyland Motors Clock
Leyland Motors Clock at the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria.
This is one of eight Leyland Clocks that were located at prominent positions on major UK roads in the 1930s by Leyland Motors Limited. This clock was originally located on the A6 at Shap in Cumbria to mark the half-way point between Lands End and John O’Groats. This clock was restored and repositioned in the grounds of the Brewery Arts Centre in 1973.
This is one of eight Leyland Clocks that were located at prominent positions on major UK roads in the 1930s by Leyland Motors Limited. This clock was originally located on the A6 at Shap in Cumbria to mark the half-way point between Lands End and John O’Groats. This clock was restored and repositioned in the grounds of the Brewery Arts Centre in 1973.
KENDAL 23A - Beast Bank Post Office
Beast Bank Post Office, Kendal in Cumbria.
This was John Cunliffe's local post office where, in 1978, he got the inspiration for writing his tales of 'Postman Pat'.
The building is no longer a post office.
This was John Cunliffe's local post office where, in 1978, he got the inspiration for writing his tales of 'Postman Pat'.
The building is no longer a post office.
KENDAL 24A - Romney House
Romney House, Kendal, Cumbria.
This 18th century building was the home of the portrait painter, George Romney.
The plaque on the wall reads, HERE LIVED FOR A TIME AND DIED.GEORGE ROMNEY PORTRAIT PAINTER *BORN AT DALTON IN FURNESS 1734* DIED 1802.
This 18th century building was the home of the portrait painter, George Romney.
The plaque on the wall reads, HERE LIVED FOR A TIME AND DIED.GEORGE ROMNEY PORTRAIT PAINTER *BORN AT DALTON IN FURNESS 1734* DIED 1802.
KENDAL 29A - War Memorial and Market Square
WW1 war memorial at the junction of Market Square and Stricklandgate in Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDAL 31A - Ye Olde Fleece Inn
Ye Olde Fleece Inn, Kendal, Cumbria.
The 17th century Fleece claims to be the oldest pub in Kendal and may also have been a butchers. The Old Shambles behind the Fleece was built in 1779 to house butchers' shops.
The 17th century Fleece claims to be the oldest pub in Kendal and may also have been a butchers. The Old Shambles behind the Fleece was built in 1779 to house butchers' shops.
KENDAL 31E - Old Shambles sign in Fleece Inn Yard
Old Shambles sign in Fleece Inn Yard, Kendal, Cumbria.
The small sign reads, 'Any person committing a nuisance on these premises will be prosecuted. BY ORDER.'
The small sign reads, 'Any person committing a nuisance on these premises will be prosecuted. BY ORDER.'
KENDAL 32A - Dr Mannings Yard
Dr Manning's Yard, No 83 on Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria.
Kendal had about 150 yards in the 18th century. Those on the south side of Highgate ran down to the factories and mills by the river. Often named after the owner of the main house, the yards were crammed with people living and working in squalid conditions.
Kendal had about 150 yards in the 18th century. Those on the south side of Highgate ran down to the factories and mills by the river. Often named after the owner of the main house, the yards were crammed with people living and working in squalid conditions.
KENDAL 31F - The Old Shambles
The Old Shambles, Kendal, Cumbria.
The Old Shambles, in a yard behind The Fleece Inn, was built in 1779 to house the town's butchers shops. Animals were slaughtered in the yard and the blood and offal is said to have caused such a problem due to poor drainage, that the shops were closed down and moved to the New Shambles. The large building at the head of the Old Shambles was once an inn called The Butcher’s Arms, and it later became a dye works.
The Old Shambles, in a yard behind The Fleece Inn, was built in 1779 to house the town's butchers shops. Animals were slaughtered in the yard and the blood and offal is said to have caused such a problem due to poor drainage, that the shops were closed down and moved to the New Shambles. The large building at the head of the Old Shambles was once an inn called The Butcher’s Arms, and it later became a dye works.
KENDAL 33B - The old Shakespeare Theatre
The Shakespeare Centre in Yard 76 behind the Shakespeare Inn, Kendal, Cumbria.
Built in 1829 as a theatre at the end of Shakespeare Yard. The Shakespeare Theatre was advertised as featuring “A Powerful and Efficient Company from the Principal Theatres in the Kingdom”. Plays such as the famous melodrama, “Maria Marten and the Red Barn” were staged and the actor Edmund Keane played there. Both poverty and pressure from the Quakers, Prebyterians and Temperance groups, forced the theatre to close in 1834. The building subsequently found use as a ballroom, and was converted into a community centre in 1995.
Built in 1829 as a theatre at the end of Shakespeare Yard. The Shakespeare Theatre was advertised as featuring “A Powerful and Efficient Company from the Principal Theatres in the Kingdom”. Plays such as the famous melodrama, “Maria Marten and the Red Barn” were staged and the actor Edmund Keane played there. Both poverty and pressure from the Quakers, Prebyterians and Temperance groups, forced the theatre to close in 1834. The building subsequently found use as a ballroom, and was converted into a community centre in 1995.
KENDAL 36A - The Famous 1657 Chocolate House
The Famous 1657 Chocolate House, Branthwaite Brow, Kendal in Cumbria.
Built in the 1630s as a private home, this quaint old building has beed used for many businesses, but has been a chocolate house since 1984, attracting visitors from all over the world. Visit the website
Built in the 1630s as a private home, this quaint old building has beed used for many businesses, but has been a chocolate house since 1984, attracting visitors from all over the world. Visit the website
KENDAL 32A - Farrer's Coffee House
KENDAL 40A - Gawith's Tobacco and Snuff Works
Gawith's Turk Saracen on the Tobacco and Snuff Works, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria. Visit the website
KENDAL 41A - The Bristling Hog
The Bristling Hog from the former Black Hall Brush Factory, Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDAL 50A - Miller Bridge
Miller Bridge and the River Kent, Kendal, Cumbria.
Miller Bridge was built in 1818 by Francis Webster of Kendal.
Miller Bridge was built in 1818 by Francis Webster of Kendal.
KENDAL 51A - Stramongate Bridge
Stramongate Bridge and the weir on the River Kent, Kendal, Cumbria.
Stramongate is the oldest road bridge in Kendal originally dating from the 14th century. The town’s ducking stool was here. Gossipy women were tied to a chair and ducked in what was then, a horribly polluted river.
Stramongate is the oldest road bridge in Kendal originally dating from the 14th century. The town’s ducking stool was here. Gossipy women were tied to a chair and ducked in what was then, a horribly polluted river.
KENDAL 51B - Stramongate Bridge and the River Kent
Night-time view of Stramongate Bridge and the weir on the River Kent, Kendal, Cumbria,
Stramongate Bridge is the oldest road bridge in Kendal originally dating from the 14th century. The town’s ducking stool was here. Gossipy women were tied to a chair and ducked in what was then, a horribly polluted river.
Stramongate Bridge is the oldest road bridge in Kendal originally dating from the 14th century. The town’s ducking stool was here. Gossipy women were tied to a chair and ducked in what was then, a horribly polluted river.
KENDAL 51C - The River Kent and Riverside Hotel
A night-time view of the River Kent, Riverside Hotel and Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria.
KENDALE 52A - Nether Bridge
Nether Bridge spanning the River Kent in Kendal, Cumbria.
This is the oldest of the Kendal Bridges, dating back to the 17th century. A look at the underside of the three arches will show that the bridge has been widened twice, once in 1772 and again in 1908.
This is the oldest of the Kendal Bridges, dating back to the 17th century. A look at the underside of the three arches will show that the bridge has been widened twice, once in 1772 and again in 1908.
KENDAL 60A - Greenside Limekiln
Greenside Limekiln, Kendal in Cumbria.
Lime production started at Greenside in 1767 shortly after Kendal Fell Quarry opened, but was greatly expanded with the coming of the Lancaster Canal to the town in 1819..In 2009 this kiln was declared a scheduled ancient monument, and preserved to prevent dereliction.
Lime production started at Greenside in 1767 shortly after Kendal Fell Quarry opened, but was greatly expanded with the coming of the Lancaster Canal to the town in 1819..In 2009 this kiln was declared a scheduled ancient monument, and preserved to prevent dereliction.
