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Visiting the Mayor’s Parlour. Groups. Should you wish to arrange a visit (groups of up to 20 maximum) to the Mayor’s Parlour to hear about the history of Kendal, see the town’s regalia and...
- Mayor of Kendal - Kendal Town Council
The Mayor’s Parlour in the Town Hall is the historic...
- New Heritage Open Dates Announced for Kendal's Mayor's ...
Kendal’s Mayor’s Parlour, in the Town Hall, is a small space...
- Mayor of Kendal - Kendal Town Council
- The Mayor’s Parlour
- Visiting The Parlour
- Art Collection
- Civic Events
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The Mayor’s Parlour in the Town Hall is the historic reception room for the Mayor’s civic role. It’s where the Mayor will receive guests and dignitaries during civic events. The Parlour is also home to a collection of exceptional historical items that tell the story of Kendal’s rich heritage.
Visits to the Parlour are accompanied by the Town Council’s Heritage Officer. Groups of up to 12 people can hear about the history of Kendal and see the town’s regalia and works of art. Sessions usually last 90 -120 minutes, and will include time for questions and attendees are welcome to take photographs of most things in the room. To enquire abou...
The Council’s art collection covers mostly mayoral and civic subjects, but also some local views and works from prominent local artists – Cuthbert Rigby and George Romney among them. The outstanding works can be seen in the Mayor’s Parlour and around the Town Hall, but you can also see most of the collection on-line at www.artuk.org.
Kendal Town Council organises several annual Civic events including: 1. Mayor Making Ceremony 2. Mayor’s Sunday 3. Torchlight Festival Reception 4. Remembrance Sunday 5. Christmas Lights Switch-On 6. The Mayor’s Christmas Coffee morning 7. The Mayor’s charity dinner
Kendal has had a First Citizen (originally known as the Alderman) since 1575, during the reign of Elizabeth I. The title of ‘Mayor’ was bestowed by Charles I in 1636 and there have been 275 different holders of the office prior to Cllr Jonathan Cornthwaite. List-of-Mayors-to-May-2024. Famous Kendal surnames on the Mayoral Roll of Honour include Bin...
The Mayor’s Parlour distinguishes Kendal from most other Parish Councils in Cumbria. Situated within Kendal’s grand Town Hall, the Mayor’s Parlour provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Kendal and how it resonates through the town to this day.
Kendal’s Mayor’s Parlour, in the Town Hall, is a small space containing items of huge importance and beauty that illustrate the history of Kendal from the Domesday book onwards.
Jan 27, 2023 · KENDAL's hidden treasures will be available to visit in February. Kendal's Mayor's Parlour, in the Town Hall, is a small space containing items of huge importance and beauty that illustrate the history of Kendal from the Domesday book onwards.
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Come and see some of the treasures held within Kendal's Mayor's Parlour during these Heritage open days: The sessions will take place on: Wednesday February 1st at 5.30p.m. Monday February 7th at...
Great to see our very own Mayors Parlour History Talks feature on the Heritage Open Days website! Book directly via simon@kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk ☺️ #kendal
