Kendal

British

/ ˈkɛndəl /

noun

a town in NW England, in Cumbria: a gateway town to the Lake District, with an ancient woollen industry. Pop: 28 030 (2001)

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The lead female character has often been played by a British actress - Felicity Kendal took on the role for the show's last West End incarnation in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Kendal Calling was founded in 2006, when it was just a two-day event with capacity for 900 people.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The tremor, which struck shortly after 23:23, was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns of Kendal and Ulverston, within 12 miles of the epicentre.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Felicity Kendal and Roger Rees originated the lead roles in Stoppard’s very personal examination of love and marriage, truth and honesty.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

Once the fire was going, Will ate two oatmeal biscuits, some dried meat, and some Kendal Mint Cake, washing it down with gulps of cold water.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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