It is located with the town of stockport in the north west of england south of manchester. As well as the great images there is a full history of the hall in the book. As the english language developed it has also been known as bromehaule near stoppordeas well as bramall without its h. A short distance from the hall is crow holt wood and this, so the legend says, is where the builders continue reading.
Margaret bramall historical records and family trees. It is a timberframed building, the oldest parts of which date from the 14th century, with later additions from the 16th and 19th centuries. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bramall hall and the davenport family paperback july 24, 2006. Bramall hall from the west, the side of the main entrance, showing the courtyard and the north and south wings. The house and its private chapel were built in the early 18th century, replacing an earlier hall and chapel nearby. Historical records and family trees related to margaret bramall. I cannot quite recall the circumstances when i first discovered bramall hall manor house. This magnificent house has witnessed 7 centuries of colourful history from medieval beginnings to the present day. It is a very massive compilation of early brimhall or bramhall history of england and america.
In honour of march being womens history month and today being international womens day we would like to present the first of a series of posts which celebrate some of the incredible women who have lived at the hall over the centuries. Capesthorne hall is a country house near the village of siddington, cheshire, england. Bramall hall is a black and white timberframed tudor period manor house located a short distance from the centre of stockport. It is a manor house built in the traditional local style. Books and journals dean, e b, bramall hall the storey of an elizabethan manor house, 1977 pevsner, n, hubbard, e, the buildings of england.
The central part of the bramall hall is the great hall, and it was probably first built in the 14th century. With cheadle and norbury, bramall was one of three places described in the domesday book that today lie within the modernday metropolitan borough of stockport. A short distance from the hall is crow holt wood and this, so the legend says, is where the. On the 11th day of christmas stockport events gave to me. The story of an elizabethan manor house eveline barbara dean on. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
Cheshire, 1971 legal this building is listed under the planning listed buildings and conservation areas act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. History mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the manor of bramhall passed to the norman conquerors and the massey aka masci family from its original saxon lords. The earliest reference to bramall was recorded in the domesday book as bramale at which time the manor was part of the hamestan hundred in cheshire. The hall, one of the most beautiful treasures of england, is of great national importance. The arts society 8 guilford street, london wc1n 1da tel. Bramall music building professor edward elgar, the universitys first professor of music, paved the way for our long musical tradition in which music plays a major part in the fabric of the institution and its relationship with the world. Bramall hall is delighted to present some very different concerts with artists that will definitely evoke the christmas spirit bramall hall has just announced the lineup for the 2017 christmas concert programme. Bramall hall, stockport bramall hall, bramhall, stockport. It lies in the ladybrook valley on the cheshire plain, and the drift consists mostly of boulder clay, sands and gravels. Bramall hall, on hall road in bramhall, is several centuries old. It was built in the 15th century, enlarged in the 1590s and 1609 to form a quadrangle. The earliest reference to bramhall was recorded in the domesday book as bramale at which time the manor was part of the hamestan hundred in cheshire.
Bramall hall is a largely tudor manor house in bramhall, within the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england. One side of the quadrangle was demolished in the late 18th century and the. The manor of bramall was mentioned in the domesday book in. The earliest reference to bramall was recorded in the domesday book as bramale, a name derived from the old english words brom meaning broom, both indigenous to the area, and halh meaning nook or secret place, probably by water. Bramall hall is a superb example of a tudor manor house with origins dating back to the middle ages. I think my father took me in the hillman minx to visit some friends or relations at cheadle hulme. Read more about capesthorne hall s history and features. A thousand years of history bramall hall is one of cheshires grandest black and white timberframed buildings. The earliest reference to bramall was recorded in the domesday book as bramale at which time the manor was part of the. First appearing in the doomsday book our village was originally known as bramale. The black and white design on its facade dates from the tudor period and only a few small parts have been repaired through the centuries.
Hannah bramall historical records and family trees. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about hannah bramall on myheritage, the worlds family history network. The magnificent 16th century wall paintings, striking elizabethan plaster ceiling, the victorian kitchens and servants quarters give this hall its unique charm. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Early accounts of brimhalls in america from george brimhall to sylvanus brimhall ii are also given. The hall is steeped in history, stunning architecture and glorious gardens. We are a group of people who love bramall hall and its park here in stockport, uk. The story of an elizabethan manor house paperback 1977. Bad girls and bonnets by history wardrobe thursday, 23 april 2020 at bramall hall, bramhall, england.
Beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. The friends of bramall hall and park is an organisation that works closely with stockport museums to support the objectives of bramall hall, the collections and the park. History europe enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Bramall hall the story of an elizabethan manor house by. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Another 62 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1502, 1594, 1663, 1635, 1659, 1653 and 1654 are included under the topic early bramall history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Eventbrite stockport council museums service presents historic talk. Hannah bramall born hall was born on month day 1770, at birth place. The internet is an ideal medium for presenting such facts. A sale at bramall hall book your event at bramall hall before 31st january and receive a 25%. Bramall hall, is one of the classic cheshire black and white timber framed houses. Historic bramall hall reopens manchester headline news. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Bramall hall, stockport event for stockport council museum services katheryn howard. Bramall hall is one of englands most striking black and white timber framed buildings, a superb tudor manor house with victorian extensions. A beautifully illustrated and informative guidebook introducing the history of this magnificent tudor manor house and the families who once lived here.
Bramall hall the story of an elizabethan manor house by e barbara dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Before the norman conquest in 1066, bramall was held as two separate manors, owned by two saxon freeman brun and hacun. Bramall hall is a wonderful location for weddings with a good choice of rooms or outside to chose from. Bramall hall is one of cheshires grandest black and white timberframed buildings. They were built to neoclassical designs by william smith and his son francis. Bramall hall, a timber framed tudor era manor house in stockport, greater manchester, england by perseverando bramall is a variation of braemel or vice versa. Owned by stockport mbc, bramall hall is open to the general public for. The hall is set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, woodland and gardens. I often write many articles on cheshire local history and heraldry which are perhaps not suitable for journals such as cheshire history, the coat of arms, etc. A 32 page, colour guidebook to bramall hall introducing the history behind this magnificent historic house and the families who once lived here.
Bramall hall project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Find out the history behind the superb tudor manor house with origins dating back to medieval times. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our bramall research. Bramall hall is a black and white timberframed tudor period manor house first mentioned in the domesday book. An overview of the techniques and history of enamelling as applied to decorative art. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This year they are hosting guitar virtuoso gordon giltrap, the atesh quartet from the royal northern college of music, the renaissance choir and last but not least figgy. Bramall hall stockport britainvisitor travel guide to.