A KENDAL bridge is being touted as the perfect romantic location for a Leap Year proposal.

Traditionally February 29 - which comes round once every four years - is the day a women may propose to men.

Now, a business group wants to see the tradition carried out on Victoria Bridge, which was named after the Queen whose union with Prince Albert is one of the greatest love stories in British history.

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Businesses want a Leap Year proposal to help them celebrate the re-opening of the bridge with stronger foundations after it was damaged during the December floods.

“We love our Victoria Bridge, and we love a good love story,” said Daniel Morley, director of the Kendal Business Improvement District.

“We don’t mind where the couple come from – visitors and locals are equally welcome to pop the question.”

He and colleagues in town centre businesses are promising a bunch of red roses and a photographer to mark the occasion, as well as a discount on the engagement ring, and a free makeover for the bride and her bridesmaids when the happy day arrives. The leap year tradition dates back to the 13th century and was said to be the one day of the year when women are ‘allowed’ to get down on bended knee and propose to their boyfriends – a chance that only comes once every 1,461 days.

Prospective proposers should contact the Kendal BID manager Sarah Williams : sarah@kendalbid.co.uk