During world war i it was the stamford military hospital. The hall and remaining estates were bequeathed to the national trust by roger. Probably during the medieval period, dunham massey hall. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of dunham massey hall. Dunham massey hall reconverted into a hospital dunham massey hall in cheshire has been converted back into the hospital it. The hall is also used for a variety of community events, as well as acting as a venue for weddings, parties and other occassions. The prize celebrates the best museums and galleries across the uk. This present brief account of the history of dunham massey hall, park and.
I am grateful for the information contained in the booklet massey hallshine a light, distributed by the corporation of massey hall and roy thomson hall, as well as as article by robert benzie in the toronto star on august 9, 2017. The lake was formerly a moat and is overlooked by a tudor mount. Massey of fort worth texas has compiled the history of the massey family in three volumes published 1974 and 1979. Dunham massey dunham park temple to west of dunham hall ii garden feature. My mother was born at this house in dunham massey in sept 1910. So, what with the beetles, the bulbs, the deer and the close proximity of real ale boozer, the swan with two nicks which is only a field away, there is much to like at dunham massey. A crucifix by grinling gibbons hangs above the mantlepiece, and models of the heavens stand beside the bookshelves. Peck hall, lovejoy library, science building east, dunham hall, the morris university center and rendleman hall. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The georgian house is open saturday to wednesdays, and the park and garden are the ideal place to enjoy the everchanging spring landscape.
The history of dunham massey may conveniently be divided into three. Exploring durham history ebook by philip nixon, denis dunlop. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about richard kyrton on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Picture right attributed to national trust images nick meers. Probably during themedieval period, dunham massey hall became the home of the manorial lord, and a centre of power in the area. Dunham massey hall became the home of the manorial lord, and a center of power in the area. National trusts dunham massey, cheshire, is a georgian house, a garden for all. The display of snowdrops and tete a tete is fantastic. Impost band, segmental keystone arches above recesses and moulded pediment. Books and journals dunham massey, 1981 pevsner, n, hubbard, e, the buildings of england. The thompson family tree stood proved back to the 18th century. The seat of his holdings was the village of dunham and his family lived at dunham massey hall. The manor of dunham is recorded in the domesday book of 1086 as having.
In 1085 the masseys held nine lordships in chesire. During that point in history it was common for families of noble standing to adopt the name. Heritage list entry summary for stables to south of hall. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Two autograph books belonging to nurse annie yeoman at the site. By the elizabeth period, dunham massey castle had been demolished. Pevnser in his book on cheshire states that there was a norman castle on the site. The manor of dunham is recorded in the domesday book of 1086 as. The art fund prize for museum of the year 2015 will be awarded on 1 july. The village of donehame is mentioned in the domesday book, which suggests that the.
Dunham massey is built around two courtyards, one cobbled and the other centred around a fountain and informal garden. Exploring durham history is a subtle blend of contemporary photography and historical fact. The booths of dunham massey the vikings and french. The open fields and woodland of the estate create a buffer for the ancient deerpark, with its great red brick house at its centre. Encircled by its protective wall, dunham massey is a green oasis nestled between the urban sprawl of manchester and rural tranquillity of cheshire. The hall is used by a variety of local groups including the dunham thespians, dunham massey rose queen and the womens institute. For all enquiries regarding bookings, please contact 0161 928 3909 and speak to either andrew or peter. Roger grey, the 10th earl of stamford 18961976 was the last owner of the dunham massey estate, and a careful caretaker of the house and wider estate. Sj 78 nw dunham massey dunham park 694 stables to south of. An ugly toll bridge which carries the road across to lincolnshire has the saving grace of being a fine place from which to see a lovely panorama of our green and pleasant land, with the river sweeping grandly to flow in fine reaches to laneham. The archaeology of dunham massey by gregory, richard, miller, ian, parsons, adam isbn.
Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while youre in the area. Fifty years after his original design of siue, 82yearold obata told graduate s. Tours of the interior take visitors through the ranges around the main court, with the highlight being the library. The booths of dunham massey the vikings and french connections 1. Please note we do not currently accept email enquiries. Cheshire, 1971 transactions of the lancashire and cheshire antiquarian society in transactions of the lancashire and cheshire antiquarian society, vol. Dunham massey wi aka wild indians of dunham massey lady penelope the countess of stamford founder of the dunham massey womens institute 1919 president from 1919 1926 dunham massey womens institute was the first wi to be formed in the cheshire federation and is part of the stamford group. The household economy and the relationship between dunham massey hall and its supporting estate during the eighteenth century are revealed in comprehensive household account books. History of the town of durham, new hampshire new hampshire. The dunham massey garden has an edwardian parterre, lawns, an orangery and ongoing planting designed to appeal to planstmen and plantsowmen. You can find out about the history of altrincham with a stop at dunham massey hall and gardens. As well as the parkland which is great for family walks there is a garden, the hall and a sawmill to explore.
Its pasturewoodland is occupied by a herd of fallow deer that have been resident in the park for hundreds of years. The name dunham is derived from the anglosaxon dun, meaning hill. History of the town of durham, new hampshire new hampshire historical editions series stackpole, everett schermerhorn on. These include household consumption account books egr71. Documentary evidence suggests the castle at dunham was still standing in 23. Dunham hall, its gardens and park are a real treat any time of year. Neither the altrincham estate office nor dunham massey hall have yielded many papers relating to the lancashire estates, which were separately administered from ashton old hall. The massey element of the name is a result of its ownership by the massey family. Dunham massey hall was gifted to the national trust upon the death of lord stamford in 1976. The hall itself, the stables, and the carriage house of dunham massey are all grade i listed buildings, three of six such buildings in trafford. Biographical and historical memoirs of adams, clay, hall and hamilton counties, nebraska, comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the same, a brief descriptive history of each of the counties mentioned, and numerous biographical sketches of the citizens of such counties.
The grey family inherited dunham massey in the mid18th century through the. Beneath the surface of the estate lies a fascinating garden archaeological history. Tinged with folklore and mystery it takes us on an exciting journey through the history of the land of the prince bishops. The area around dunham massey has a long history, as reflected in its 45 listed buildings. The interior of massey hall in 1894, the view from the first balcony. The parish includes the villages of sinderland green, dunham woodhouses and dunham town, along with dunham massey hall and park, formerly the home of the last earl of stamford and owned by the national trust since 1976. Dunham massey hall in cheshire has been converted back into the. Dunham massey hall, altrincham, greater manchester is suitable for a variety of events and functions. See the house transformed to revisit its victorian past. Why its special dunham massey hall and park sit at the heart of an estate of some 1,200 hectares on the. I dont think there are other campuses that look like this. Richard kyrton historical records and family trees. Nottinghamshire history arthur mee, the kings england. We normally enjoy a visit to dunham massey, so when we got an email about a new christmas event here we decided to book it.
Dunham massey hall, usually known simply as dunham massey, is an english country house in the parish of dunham massey in the district of trafford, near altrincham, greater manchester. It probably existed on a mound, or motte, near the site of where dunham massey hall is. From paintings and mourning jewellery to books and recipes, visit the. Dunham massey has been in the hands of the national trust since the 1976 and has its own website. Meet the 7th earl and his new wife, skilled circus performer catharine cox. Dunham massey and the family history of the booths and greys.
Dunham massey hall, altrincham, greater manchester. Home to two great families, the booths and the greys. Dunham massey is an elizabethan house which was extensively remodelled by john norris in 173240 for the 2nd earl of warrington. In february the hall isnt open thats from around easter but the gardens are amazing. Media in category dunham massey hall the following 167 files are in this category, out of 167 total. The subfonds egr7 contains household records from dunham massey hall, and also. Mabel dunham is the author of the trail of the conestoga 3. Grey stamford of dunham massey papers university of. Biographical and historical memoirs of adams, clay, hall and. Family history of the booths and greys of dunham massey, cheshire. Maps of different years, series and scales available to browse and buy. Arguably the most notable feature of the archive, however, is the vast quantity of nineteenth and twentieth century estate papers that were housed at the altrincham estate office.
The hall was rebuilt by the booths in 1616, leaving no remains of the old medieval hall. Gardens, acres of deer park, a rare breed farm and medieval old hall. Stables to south of hall, dunham massey 56495 historic. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Probably during the medieval period, dunham massey hall became the home of the manorial lord, and a centre of power in the area. The mount survives to a height of 2m and has a diameter of 24m. A house filled with treasures, an ancient deer park and a renowned family garden 300 years of history have unfolded at dunham massey. Probably during the medieval period dunham massey hall became the home of the manorial lord, and a center of power in the area. Compton hall is also notable for restoring st margarets church at dunham massey in the same period, and for writing an account of the history of dunham massey hall, encouraged by the 9th earl. Dunham massey village hall school lane dunham massey altrincham cheshire wa14 5se. A mill at dunham was documented in 53, although its present structure dates to the 1860s. Many layers of history make our beautiful park a fascinating place to visit. The hall was rebuilt in 1616, leaving no remains of the old medieval manor house.
The hall was rebuilt in 1616, leaving no remains of the old medieval hall. Formerly sited in the parish of bowdon, and located just to the north of the great house of dunham massey, the historic development of dunham town is intimately connected with the dunham massey estate. Dunham massey h all, usually known simp ly as dunham m assey, is an english country house in the parish of dunham massey in the district of trafford, near altrincham, greater manchester. Principal building dunham massey hall listed grade i is situated towards the north end of the park. Dunham massey is an elizabethan house which was extensively remodelled by. Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as. Dunham massey is a beautiful area of parkland which is home to a heard of roaming deer. On the 2nd earls death in 1758 the house passed through marriage to the earls of stamford. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges. Dunham massey is a civil parish in the metropolitan borough of trafford, greater manchester, england. Built by the earls of warrington in the early 17th century the hall and grounds passed to the earls of. Books about dunham massey hall area browse 35 photo books on dunham massey hall and the surrounding. Dunham massey academic dictionaries and encyclopedias.
The stately home was designated a grade one listedbuilding on 5 march 1959. There is a short article about dunham massey hall, near altrincham, in a family history magazine. Dunham massey hall, lancashire, england geni family tree. The manor of dunham is recorded in the domesday book of 1086 as having belonged. After many years of research using the following sources in england and france, the record is complete. Dominic cole, landscape architect, continues his series looking at the special places affected by phase two of hs2 by examining the history of dunham massey and what the impacts of hs2 might be here.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Further alterations were made by joseph compton hall in the edwardian period. Encircled by its protective wall, dunham massey is a green oasis nestling between the urban sprawl of manchester and rural tranquility of cheshire. In this broad, sweeping history of durham county, jean bradley anderson begins with a discussion of the geography, climate, and geology of the region from the seventeenth century to 1981, its centennial year. Trusted information source for millions of people worldwide. Dunham massey hall depicted in the bowdon parish tithe map, 183651 reproduced with permission of trafford local studies centre after reoccupation in 1906 by the 9th earl of stamford, william grey, the house was significantly refurbished by j. Household records grey stamford of dunham massey papers.
The mill at dunham was first documented in 53, although the mills present structure dates to the 1860s. It is now a national trust property, open to the public. The archives from dunham massey hall and the stamford estate office in altrincham. Grey stamford of dunham massey papers archives hub. It includes some names of patients from 1917 1919 and says that some patients letters survive. The hall was rebuilt in 1616, leaving no remains of the old. The history of a folk story forgotten books hall gerould, gordon on. May, 2018 dunham massey is a site of special scientific interest. History of dunham town historic development of dunham town. It was a locally important area during the medieval period, and acted as the seat for the massey barony. A house was constructed by sir george booth on a moated platform in the early part of the c17, probably on or close to the site of an existing building, and this was. Eighteen year old george harry became the 7th earl in 1845 when he inherited dunham massey to become the wealthiest and most titled young man of the. Dunhammassey, a township and a chapelry in bowdon parish, cheshire. Papers from dunham massey hall relating to the cheshire.
During world war i it was the stamford militar y hospital. Mr bennett hopes to be able to let us have a fuller account of his views on tracing australian ancestry in a later journal. The chester to york roman road passes between the settlements of dunham massey and bowdon and today forms the boundary between the two places. A beautiful ancient fallow deer park set on an 250 acre estate, with dunham massey hall thats full of history, a lovely garden and walkways all around. Dunham massey estate cheshire in spite of its close proximity to manchester, dunham massey estate is a tranquil retreat from the bustle of city life. Temple to west of dunham hall, dunham massey 1067906. Grab your wellies and tick off some of your 50 things to do before youre 11. Dunham massey wi is the oldest within the cheshire federation and is part of the. The georgian hall, with the remains of a castle in its grounds, is a popular tourist attraction. The township lies on an affluent of the river mersey, on the bridgewater canal, and on the manchester, lymm, and runcorngap railway, 2.
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