Kendal was the first town in the area to receive a Market Charter in 1189, which ensured its commercial proserity.
Kendal was the last town in the region to get a Market Charter. 
mnli hypothesis: Kendal was the last town in the region to get a Market Charter.  premise: Kendal was the first town in the area to receive a Market Charter in 1189, which ensured its commercial proserity.