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Archived articles

The following articles were featured on the initial Wainwright's Yard website, so we've kept them in our archive as a means of historical reference. Feel free to browse and discover the fascinating history of Wainwright's Yard!

A vision for Kendal A vision to revitalise Kendal’s heartland started to take shape about three years ago.

Site history As developers waited in the wings, ready to transform a site in the heart of Kendal, experts embarked on a search for hidden secrets beneath the land.

Welcome news for the town As machinery and manpower forges ahead on a major retail development within Kendal’s heartland, community leaders, businesses and civic groups have welcomed the venture as a real asset for the town.

More choice for customers Booths has been on the scene in Kendal since the 1930s. Its hallmark is a high standard of food, choice and personal service – qualities the company is determined to retain after its relocation within the town centre.

New era for the Gazette From scandalous beginnings to a multi-departmental modern business, The Westmorland Gazette has come a long, long way since 1818.

About the design Yorkshire-based artists Idris Walters, who has worked on previous projects with Maple Grove Developments, was behind the initial illustrations of the Wainwright's Yard scheme.

Designs on the future Tony Hills has already played a major part in shaping much of Kendal. The Lancaster-based architect, who designed the Lune Valley home he shares with his wife Helena, has come a long way from his Bournemouth roots after reading architecture at Nottingham University before moving to Manchester in 1980.

Store to resemble a bustling market Architects behind Kendal's multi-million pound town centre redevelopment have pledged to deliver a fusion of traditional and cutting edge design.

A buzz in the heart of the development Town centre living, a new plaza and a cluster of exciting new shops look set to bring a new flavour to the heart of Kendal.

Changing times Kendal's newest town centre development is gathering pace. Work on the ambitious new vision to transform former Westmorland Gazette land and offices has moved up a gear after phase one of the multi-million pound scheme was completed this month.

Yard honours famous son Building a new development in the heart of Kendal has provided an opportunity for the town’s most famous adopted son to be honoured.

More about Alfred Wainwright Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991) will always be known for his seven Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells.

Quicktime gallery These QuickTime VR views of the original architectural model provide a 360° visual experience.

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