The Bridge Hotel, Stramongate Bridge and the River Kent. Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe.

---

The Bridge Hotel is situated on the West side of Stramongate Bridge, on Stramongate itself. Originally built as a private house, the building is thought to have been built in around 1738. One of the spout heads bears the initials 1738, believed to stand for Garnett Braithwaite, probably the owner/builder. Garnett was a local mill owner, joint owner of a mill producing silk which was then downgraded to pins. The mill closed in around 1790. It is believed that the house was converted to an inn around 1830. Stramongate Bridge, as seen today, dates from 1794, but parts of a 17th century structure are embodied within it.

---

Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: The Bridge Hotel, Stramongate Bridge and the River Kent. Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © Stan Pritchard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1738, bridge, hotel, kendal, kent, river, stramongate