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Museums and Galleries in
Kendal
Abbot Hall Art
Gallery
Museum of Lakeland Life and
Industry
Abbot Hall , Kendal : Tel. 01539 722464
see #13 on map
Located just off the main thoroughfare both displays are housed in the
same splendid Georgian building overlooking the River Kent.
A fine permanent collection of art dating from the 18th century to modern
times including works by Romney, Ruskin, Turner and Schwitters and a record
of the changes in Lakeland life through the past two centuries.
In addition temporary Exhibitions are staged through the year.
There is a riverside picnic area,coffee and gift shops.
Illustration and information supplied by South Lakeland District Council
Kendal Museum
Natural History &
Archaeology
Station Road : Tel. 01539 721374
The museum originates from 1796 when a Mr.Todhunter opened an exhibition
of curiosities.
Later the collection was taken over by the Kendal Literary and Scientific
Society (its members including William Wordsworth) which established the
museum and expanded the collection.
The museum has occupied the present building since 1913 and has continued
to expand through gifts by local people, there now being three galleries
displaying wildlife, local history and archaeology.
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