Historedia
Episode 1 of 3

First Publication

When
May 1818
Where
Kendal, England
Part of
First publication of the Westmorland Gazette at Kendal

The Westmorland Gazette was first published in Kendal in May 1818, establishing the paper's presence in the region.

The newspaper, covering South Lakeland and surrounding areas, began publication in May 1818. The specific date of 11 May is noted in legacy records but not explicitly confirmed in the supplied passages, which state only 'May 1818'.

Sources

  1. The Westmorland Gazette Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-04

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