Astley hall farmhouse hallgate, astley village, chorley, pr7 1xa. Astley hall in chorley is probably the most enigmatic gentry house in the north west. Chorley remembers new contributions community archives. This surprising building features some of the most breathtaking mid17th century plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and very fine english oak furniture. Chorley family history research centre home facebook. Within the grounds you will find acres of stunning parkland, the breathtaking grade i historic house, the modernised coach house which includes cafe ambio, the scenic walled garden, an exciting pets. Using maps, census data, aerial views and account books, pupils will learn how to read both primary and secondary sources. The tattons also were the last owners of nearby cuerden hall, which also has an interesting history which we discuss here. Astley hall today contains tudor, stuart and georgian architecture that reflects the times and building tastes of the three families that owned it throughout most of its history.
Charnock, thomas 15871648, of astley hall, chorley. Chorley family history research centre, astley hall farmhouse, hallgate, astley village 4,553. The history of the hall itself is full of intrigue, with stories of. Astley hall, chorley lancashire, england alltrails. Sat sun 12001700 chorley united reformed church, hollinshead st, chorley. Collections the astley hall we see today dates from the 1570s with major additions made in the 1600s and 1820s. Chorley was not listed in the domesday book, though it is thought to be one of the twelve berewicks in the leyland hundred. Best trails near chorley, lancashire england alltrails.
The hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of astley park which include historic woodland, a lake, a fully renovated victorian. The hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of astley park which include historic woodland, a lake. Astley hall is one of the most significant buildings in the north west, with a fascinating history. The largest part of the collection is the period furniture and artworks that help to tell the story of astley hall. Astley hall, chorley, lancashire castles in england small courtyards front range beautiful homes beautiful scenery interesting buildings british isles lancaster preston astley hall, in chorley lancashire, is an excellent example of an elizabethan style mansion. It passed through several other families over the centuries, until the tattons presented it to chorley for the purpose of using. Come along and see 400 years of history in a different light. Chorley branch manage and administer the lancashire family history and heraldry society resource centre at astley hall in chorley we are based in the astley hall farmhouse the white building on the left of the path to astley hall when approaching from the hallgate car park. Astley hall ww1 books of remembrance at present no image of this war memorial is available for online display. He conveyed the hall and park to chorley corporation in 1922 who dedicated it as a war memorial in accordance with his wishes. Astley hall, chorley, lancashire history in structure. Fun for young and old worth a visit to get a insite to how the rich lived. Astley hall chorley 2020 all you need to know before.
Devised and managed by the chorley pals memorial, a registered charity that erected a memorial in 2010 to their pals company who fought in the great war. It passed through several other families over the centuries, until the tattons presented it to chorley for the purpose of using it as a museum. Chorley corporation converted three of the rooms to an art gallery, and then opened astley hall up to the public. In 1922 the final family to own astley, the tattons, donated both hall and grounds to the people of chorley. Apr 29, 2020 one of lancashires most historic halls set in the beautiful park of the same name. The first part of this grand hall was built sometime after 1576 by the charnock family, when their original home in nearby charnock richard burnt down. Astley hall in chorley is a beautiful elizabethan country house dating from the 15th century.
Journey through over 400 years of history to reveal the secrets of astley hall, one of the most intriguing historic houses in the north west. Chorley was one of the southern most points of northern england that was raided by scotland during the great raid of 22, which lead to the construction of a peel tower, said to have been located somewhere close to duxburry hall. Description location, area, boundaries, landform, setting astley hall is situated on the northwest side of chorley. The hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of astley park which include historic woodland, a lake, a fully renovated. Books and journals farrer, w, brownbill, j, the victoria history of. To the sounds of authentic 18th century music, see parts of the house usually hidden behind doors below stairs on conducted tours.
For one night only on saturday 23 november, astley hall will come alive with light, music and mystery as the jewel in chorley s crown is transformed. Part timberframed on stone plinth, part brick with stone. Astley hall is an accredited museum and has in the past acted as the towns repository for historically relevant artworks, artefacts and archives. Astley hall, coach house and park, off hallgate, astley. Ks123 halfday or full day session pupils explore the house and grounds of astley hall to learn more about their local history and its relation to wider events and changes. Charnock, thomas 1587 1648, of astley hall, chorley, lancs. Entrances and approaches the principal entrance is from park road in chorley where there is an arched gateway, probably of early c19 date, brought to this position from gillibrand hall. Advice and help you with your research from our friendly staff. Explore the relaxing area of chorley lake views, swimming, and sights from astley hall to botany bay mill shopping centre. Chorley historical and archaeological society made our second appearance at the annual open day of the chorley branch of the lancashire family history and heraldry society at astley hall. Astley hall is a country house in chorley, lancashire, england. Astley hall chorley all you need to know before you go.
We erected our stand and display in the townley parker room of the hall. The surprising interior features some of the most opulent plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and very fine english oak furniture including, a 23 foot shovelboard table. A pedigree was again recorded in 1664, and chorley hall descended to john gillibrand and thomas his son, who in 1717 registered their estates as papists. Funded by the heritage lottery fund and supported by chorley council, the main aim of the project is to. Chorley remembers is a heritage project based in the lancashire market town of chorley population 108,000. The father, who, as above stated, purchased a moiety of the manor, was living at astley hall, which he had in right of his wife.
Astley hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a grade i listed historic house. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A copy of it, together with our original, will be placed in our research centre in astley hall, chorley. Immerse yourself in an important part of chorley s history and enjoy an enlightening and entertaining afternoon in astley hall, the jewel in chorley s crown. Top hotels in chorley estimated price for 1 night 2 adults.
Astley hall, chorley a fine historic house grade i listed, parts dating from elizabethan times. Astley hall, coach house and park is a beautiful tourist spot located next to chorley town centre offering families and friends a great day out. Media in category astley hall, chorley the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. Very interesting old mansion very interesting old mansion, many small rooms, like a. It is said that cromwell slept here in 1648 and the. The extensive landscaped grounds are now chorley s astley park. Astley hall ww1 books of remembrance war imperial war.
Now known as astley hall museum and art gallery, having being extensively added to over the years it offers ghost hunts to would be paranormal investigators. The material may include artefacts, testimony, oral history, photographs and moving image. Along the way you will pass chorley s famous astley hall museum and art gallery which is often referred to as the jewel in chorley s crown and features among the simon jenkins book britains best 1,000 houses. Astley hall, chorley illustrated souvenir unstated on.
Astley hall, southport road, chorley, pr7 1np astley hall in chorley is a beautiful elizabethan country house dating from the 15th century. Astley hall is one of the most significant buildings in the north west, with a fascinating history of families who lived there and. Astley hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a grade i listed historic house and is managed by chorley council. It is carved with the inscription pro patria 19141918. Sir peter brookes third wife was mabel, daughter of william farrington of worden. This is now an annual event taking place on the first saturday in august. Ferris, 2010 available from cambridge university press. Astley hall is the most exhilarating house in lancashire simon jenkins in his book englands best houses. He died 30 november 1685, and was buried at chorley. If you are a teacher, or know someone who is or you think your childs school may be interested in paying us a visit, please contact astley hall on 01257 515151 or email astley. Along the way you will pass chorleys famous astley hall museum and art gallery which is often referred to as the jewel in chorleys crown and features among the simon jenkins book britains best 1,000 houses. The hall is now owned by the town and is known as astley hall museum and art gallery. Astley hall was built in 1580 by the charnock family and remained in their care for many generations.
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