The Quaker Tapestry - Kendal
See Also - Kendal - Abbot Hall - Kendal - The Brewery Arts Centre - Kendal - Kendal Parish Church - Kendal Events Diary - Kendal Museum - Kendal Castle
Whilst staying in one of our Lake District Cottages or fine Lake District Self Catering Holiday Homes you may like to dip into a few of our towns and villages for a bit of shopping, café culture and maybe sample the varied cultural side of Cumbria.
The Quaker Tapestry is a celebration of over 350 years of Quaker insights and experiences embroidered in narrative crewel work on 77 panels of specially woven wool cloth. Each panel measures 25" (635mm) wide by 21" (533mm) deep. Sine the dawn of recorded history, craftspeople have used their skills to tell stories. Such a record is the Quaker Tapestry – made in a form known as narrative crewel embroidery. As with the famous Bayeux Tapestry, it is a hanging which tells a story. The Tapestry has been described as a celebration of Quaker experience and insights over 350 years, though Quakers would hasten to add that they do not, by any means lay sole claim to them. Nevertheless, it is a timely reminder of the contribution these non- conformists have made to the modern world. Quakers were at the forefront of the industrial revolution, of developments in science and medicine, and were amongst the first to raise awareness of ecology. Edward Pease, who worked with George Stephenson on the first railways was a Quaker, as were scientists John Dalton and Kathleen Lonsdale, and astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington. Quaker industrialists such as Joseph Rowntree pioneered welfare for factory workers, while organisations such as Friends Provident were amongst the early insurance companies. Quakers led the field in adult education and the abolition of slavery and were heavily involved in social reform of many sorts.
For more information on the Quaker Tapestry visit http://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/home/
Staying In A Lake District Cottage Close To The Quaker Tapestry - Kendal
Wherever you choose to take your Lake District Holiday, nowhere is far away. The Cumbria National Park is quite a compact area, but with lots of variation crammed in. From gentle valleys, ancient woodland, our huge lakes which reflect the sky and landscape and of course the soaring mountains and craggy fells are all easy to explore, this along with a host of welcoming towns and villages.
If you need your holiday cottage to be near The Quaker Tapestry - Kendal we have a good selection of fine Lake District Cottages within easy reach of this welcoming and vibrant Town. If you need any advice on the best choice of Self Catering Cottage for you, we all know our holiday cottages well and would be pleased to help find the most suitable.
Below is a selection of those Lake District Holiday Cottages nearest to The Quaker Tapestry - Kendal.
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2 Hodge Howe Cottages - Set near the shores of Lake Windermere with lakeside access, this is a super Cottage for 4 close to Bowness
Foxglove Cottage - Set in Bowness, on the shores of Windermere, this is a perfect 4 star Lakeland Cottage for both couples and families.
Hermitage Cottage - Nice little 3 Star cottage for 2 set above the village of Bowness on Windermere
Nanny Goat Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nanny Goat Cottage offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Honey Pot Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Honey Pot offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Middle Bank - A popular retreat for couples or small families sleeping 4 set in the quiet Lyth Valley.
Pengennett - Capplerigg - One of our finest 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
The Mews - Capplerigg - One of our finest VB 3 Star Gold award Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
South Springfield - Fab and popular 4 Star cottage as much loved by couples and families alike, with a great inn close by.
Ash Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
Yew Tree Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 2 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
Top Bank - A popular retreat for couples sleeping 2 set in the quiet and beautiful Lyth Valley.
The Bothy - This popular little cottage for 2 offers a romantic retreat set near to Windermere
Shepherds Nook - One of our most popular Lake District Cottages offering guests a special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
Millers Loft - This popular little cottage for 2 lies in the village of Lindale, close to Grange and Cartmel.
Mill End - This excellent 4 Star Lake District Cottage for 4 lies in the quiet and peaceful Lyth Valley.
Little Croft - This 5 Star Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cartmel.
These are just a selection of our hand picked Lake District Cottages, to see our full range either use our search facility or take a leisurely look at our cottage browsers.