Stauntonharrold, a township in breedononthehill parish, leicester. Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham. This account book appears to be a duplicate of one in the deposit of shirley family records from ettington, warks. Thoroton in his history of nottinghamshire, and were laboriously transcribed by charles mellish of the. Staunton harold hall, staunton harold 1177552 historic. Over the years, the home was refused permission to extend the hall, and the decision was made to raise funds for a move to a purposebuilt building at netherseal, south derbyshire newlands house. Because it consists of reprints of a series in a regional magazine it doesnt have the development one would expect in a book. A good viewpoint is an important part of a good circular walk. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. History of staunton harold in north west leicestershire. From leicester take a50 onto a511, or take the a511 from melbourne, burton on trent or swadlincote. Sir robert built the church as a defiant political statement against the commonwealth and in defence of the divine right of kings. Lawrence hall history book karla hubbard talks about her book on the history of the lawrence hall ahead of the halls 125th birthday.
History metalwork metalworking index my metalworking books. You are searching in staunton harold church, leicestershire showing 262 results sort by relevance sort by collection sort by maker sort by date sort by inventory no. Staunton harold hall, staunton harold 493 historic. Norfolk history norfolks fascinating and varied history is reflected in this section, ranging from the medieval period to the twentieth century.
Hall, 64, the last president of the southern railway co. The 2011 census including lount recorded the parishs population as 141 a brook flows from the south through the parish, heading for the river trent which it joins about 4 miles 6. Saved, somehow, when staunton hall was occupied by the soldiers of the parliament, when all the furniture was looted and sold. Though actually in leicestershire near the border with derbyshire, situated at the end of a long driveway off the melbourne to asby road, staunton harold, with its hall, church, park and lake has been a major attraction for derbyshire people for many years. It is of two storeys and eleven bays, eight of which are red brick. Staunton harold hall is a large 18thcentury grade i listed country house built by the earls ferrers, situated within the 2,000acre 810 ha staunton harold park in staunton harold, leicestershire, england, which includes the 17thcentury grade i listed holy trinity chapel staunton harold church history.
Staunton harold hall john bellairs wiki fandom powered. Staunton harold was the fifth home to be set up by leonard cheshire, and by 1964 had been completely modernised and refurbished. Staunton harold hall and estate is privatelyowned and nestled in the leicestershire countryside beside the hall is staunton harold church, currently owned and looked after by the national trust. He reflected in derbyshire life in 2003 that such a piecemeal approach was very much in the tradition of staunton harold, a place created by individuals, a lot of them autocratic and a few of them eccentric. For five hundred years it was at the core of the staunton harold estate, and the hall was home to the shirley family, who became earls ferrers. Hartford courant historical 17641922 search the earliest years of the courant for articles and images that relate connecticut and national history. The exterior, round a quadrangle, is of 1763, all of brick with stone dressings. Harold hall has 14 books on goodreads with 340 ratings.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Staunton harold hall though actually in leicestershire near the border with derbyshire, situated at the end of a long driveway off the melbourne to asby road, staunton harold, with its hall, church, park and lake has been a major attraction for derbyshire people for many years. The peasants revolt, the civil war, smuggling in the eighteenth century and the struggle for a living wage for the farmworkers all feature in this list, plus many other nooks and crannies of. Staunton harold is a civil parish in north west leicestershire about 3mi north of ashbydelazouch. This book assumes no previous experience and using the medium of twelve lathe turning projects will lead. Staunton harold hall is a country house that was originally jacobean, but the th baron had it enlarged in about 1700. Staunton harold staunton harold neighborhood facebook. Perhaps one of englands best situated churches this is a rare treat and one that should be visited. A brief account of the history and activities of knutton county secondary modern school. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described staunton harold like this. Family run, and hands on in its management style, the estate has embraced modern uses for its diverse assets. Headington hill hall the forgotten years 1939 1958 griffis, dawn on. In this accumulation is a volume of building accounts, dated 17628, for these alterations which amounted to a rebuilding of the hall, and were not. The venue is the perfect spot to impress your clients, whether at a short.
Books memories history old photos of nottingham 216 available. Yelvertoft photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. A further item, 6d61, is the account book kept by the trustees of the ferrers estates during the minority of sir seymour shirley, 16571668, which contains notes of expenditure relating to the finishing of staunton harold church. Amazon affiliate disclaimer is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Nottinghamshire history arthur mee, the kings england. History of staunton harold hall the hamlet of staunton harold, a dozen houses in all, nestles in a corner of north west leicestershire, close to the derbyshire border. My family name is york and we are descendants of thomas york who. Wollaton has a magnificent site on a small hill overlooking a large park. Headington hill hall the forgotten years 1939 1958. Lawrence hall history book karla hubbard talks about her book on the history of the lawrence hall ahead of the hall s 125th birthday. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. Derbyshire leicestershire border close to melbourne, calke, staunton harold map.
The staunton harold estate is a traditional country estate of some 2000 acres, centred on the great georgian mansion, staunton harold hall. Staunton hall was looted by the roundheads, and their bullet holes are still in the fine old door. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name lord shirley van staunton hall. Description location, area, boundaries, landform, setting staunton harold hall stands in a small valley 5km northeast of ashbydelazouch. Contact michael halewood on 017722526 or 07837747048. Staunton harold church was built in 1653 on the instructions of the ardent royalist sir robert shirley, 4th baronet. Finding specific information is largely a hunting process better indexing would help. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of.
Staunton harold hall was used by the army during world war ii and afterwards the hall was threatened with demolition. Like a window into their daytoday life, lord shirley van staunton hall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. Staunton harold hall is a large 18thcentury country house built near leicestershire, england. Staunton harold history group now disbanded did loads of research, but little was published by them. Norfolk history larkspress books at larks press, norfolk. The shirley family had lived in staunton harold for many generations. See all books memories of yelvertoft read and share your memories of yelvertoft itself or of a particular photo of yelvertoft. The ferrers centre is an art centre incorporating a myriad of different bespoke artists, designers and outlets in a remarkable little courtyard. Lion court combines a state of the art conference centre with a suite of serviced offices to rent. Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up the rich history of the nutmeg state.
This spot is not marked on the map as a viewpoint, but i think it should be. Harold hall was, for a number of years, the editor of model engineers workshop magazine and is the author of four previous books in this. Follow the brown signs with the anvil symbol to the staunton harold estate. The parish is on the county boundary with derbyshire and about 9 miles 14 km south of derby. Contact us at staunton harold hall for information. The staunton harold estate is a traditional country estate of some 2,000 acres centred on the great georgian mansion, staunton harold hall. Johnny dixon first reads about the estate in a back issue of the boston globe he discovers at the library the mummy, the will, and the crypt, 91, 96, and later realizes the buildings on the glomus estate were replicas. A study on the origins of the staunton harold estate. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. The beautiful church where many of them lie was made partly new last century, but the high tower, the lofty arcades, the aisle windows, and the charming north doorway are all from the close of the 14th century. Three works from derby museums and art gallerys art collection are on display at the hall. Staunton harold hall is a large 18thcentury grade i listed country house built by the earls ferrers, situated within the 2,000acre 810 ha staunton harold park in staunton harold, leicestershire, england, which includes the 17thcentury grade i listed holy trinity chapel staunton harold church. Browse 35 photo books on yelvertoft and the surrounding area. The plan of the house is a square with four square corner towers, resembling a plan in the treatise on architecture by serlio, whose book was influential.
Nottingham photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Washington shirley, 5th earl ferrers had the present palladian east front added in 1763. They constitute a sizeable reference section in themselves. Youtube, youtube channel, video marketing, youtuber, igtv, erika vieira, video, instagram pretty funny girl podcast overeaters anonymous. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of nottingham. Wollaton hall building, nottingham, england, united kingdom. Staunton hall lodge british listed buildings history in. Search the earliest years of the courant for articles and images that relate connecticut and national history. The hall became a cheshire home in 1954, and in 1985 was sold to the rydercheshire mission which remains the owner 1998.
Mr wains booklet has long been out of print, but his family and the w. Explorer 245 national forest a good viewpoint is an important part of a good circular walk. Staunton harold hall listed grade i is a twostorey brick building, low, widespreading and ranged around a quadrangle, largely the product of a building campaign begun in 1763 although incorporating a jacobean house altered c. Wollaton hall building, nottingham, england, united. The hall itself became a family home again in 2003 after fifty years of institutional use. The staunton harold estate is a traditional country estate of some 2000 acres centered on the great georgian mansion, staunton harold hall. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Charlton, job staunton 170078, of staunton hall, notts. This spot is not marked on the map as a viewpoint, but i think it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lion court is a dedicated business centre set among the beautiful grounds of staunton harold hall. Staunton hall lodge is a grade ii listed building in staunton, nottinghamshire, england.
Staunton harold hall we are not far from this attraction and can provide affordable holiday accommodation for visitors. Washington, the fifth earl, sold the northamptonshire and derbyshire estates in the middle of the 18th century, partly to pay for the extensive alterations to staunton harold hall which he planned. Discover book depositorys huge selection of harold hall books online. The shirleys could not afford the upkeep or repairs and in 1954 they sold the hall to leonard cheshire homes and the church was passed to the national trust. Most of havant is a conservation area, which developed from a junction of anvient thoroghfares dating from roman times. Northamptonshire tales of mystery and murder by david. Harold estate and therefore reflects life on the estate in the early part of the 20th century, when staunton harold hall was still the home of the ferrers family. Lord shirley van staunton hall family history ancestry.
Built for sir robert shirley between 166265 in gothic style this was the private chapel of the shirleys who lived in the nearby hall for. The route went from arundel, along the south coast, through chichester and then towards winchester, crossing a road from hayling island to rowlands castle and probably on towards london, joining what is now the a3. For five hundred years it was the core of the staunton harold estate, and the hall was home to the shirley family, who became earls ferrers. Staunton hall lodge british listed buildings history. History of staunton harold hall the hamlet of staunton harold, a dozen houses in all, nestles in a corner of north west leicestershire, close to the derbyshire. The staunton harold estate in leicestershire includes the hall, the chapel of. History of staunton harold hall the hamlet of staunton harold nestles in a corner of north west leicestershire, close to the derbyshire border. Halls chronicle containing the history of england, during the reign of henry the fourth, and the succeeding monarchs, to the end of the reign of henry the eighth, in which are particularly described the manners and customs of those periods. Norfolk family history society library books and articles. Carefully collated with the editions of 1548 and 1550.
History, operation and railways part six the corby area written by eric tonks. Family run and hands on in its management style, the estate has embraced modern uses for its diverse assets. Hall s chronicle containing the history of england, during the reign of henry the fourth, and the succeeding monarchs, to the end of the reign of henry the eighth, in which are particularly described the manners and customs of those periods. Records of the shirley family, earls ferrers of staunton. John blunt had been buying pieces of the estate since 1940 and his own father showed interest in the sale in 1954. I have traced my family back to yelvertoft in the mid 1700s. Staunton harold is a civil parish in north west leicestershire about 3 miles 5 km north of ashbydelazouch. History of staunton harold in north west leicestershire map. The hall itself became a family home again in 2003, after fifty years of institutional use.
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