Ordsall hall history books

The most important period of its life is undoubtedly as the family seat of the radclyffe family who resided here for over 300 of those years. As one nineteenth century writer noted, the glamour in which the skill of harrison ainsworth has woven around ordsall hall, making it the resort. Its a famous legend, made up by william harrison ainsworth in 1841. Theres lots to see and do on the new site and its more interactive and user friendly. It is well worth visiting on its own or as part of a trip that includes other local attractions. Ordsall hall is said to be home to several ghosts, most famously that of the white lady. Lauren gradwell, an educational facilitator at ordsall hall, told us about the history of the building and laid some ghosts to rest. Ordsall hall staff has corrected history books by stating. Ordsall hall has been home to tudor nobility, butchers, farmers, an earl, an artist, priests and a few reported ghosts photo.

Throughout history it has been put to many uses a family home, working mens club and church hall. This event is part of the salford libraries live programme. Take a look around and discover more, we hope you like it. A glimpse of yesteryear with five ordsall reidents vera walsh, edith smyth, ann mitchell, eileen hurst, jessy hobday, speaking to lucy simpson city. Ordsall hall, still survives, a black and white timbered building of rich history. Ordsall hall is a truly unique venue, perfect for all types of events. Weve been working hard to bring you a brand new ordsall hall website. Ordsall hall is easy to overlook because it lies in a heavily built up area close to salford quays and near to manchester city centre. An episode of the television programme most haunted was filmed in the hall in 2005. With artist rachel johns, come and learn to draw in an unusual way with ink and sticks. Ordsall hall has been voted one of the most haunted buildings in the. It dates back more than 750 years, although the oldest surviving parts of the present hall were built in the 15th century. Ordsall hall is said to be home to several ghosts, most famously that of the white lady his books were popular and people buy popular books.

In the domesday book of 1086, the name of the village is ordeshale and in other early documents the name was ordesale. Ordsall hall is a large former manor house in the historic parish of ordsall, lancashire, england. You can choose from local history books, a range of plants, herbs or fruit season dependant from our very own gardens, locally made jewellery and ordsall hall souvenirs. Ordsall hall is easy to overlook because it lies in a heavily built up area close to. Ordsall hall is a formerly moated mansion the earliest parts of which date from the fifteenth century. Ordsall hall has had a long and interesting history with many different uses since it was first mentioned in records in 1177. There is no record of ordsall before the days of william the conqueror, when the land was chiefly marsh. Ordsall hall salford 2020 what to know before you go. Produce a concertina art book to take home, featuring rockets, aliens, space monsters of planets. Did guy fawkes really launch his gunpowder plot in salfords. The quays at 20 an archaeological history of salford quays join the head of archaeology at the university of salford, dr mike nevell, as he guides us through a. In 1637 it was even printed on a map as ardsall, however these corruptions of names are usual everywhere for centuries the parish of ordsall consisted of the. However, i know this not to be true as he actually came up with it at coughton court in worcestershire and one of the ordsall hall staff has corrected history books by stating.

His books were popular and people buy popular books, read. An architectural report analysis from a historical building at salford. An illustrated history, the breedon books publishing company, isbn 9781859834558. Ordsall hall salford 2020 all you need to know before.

History of ordsall hall ordsall hall has had a long and interesting history with many different uses since it was first mentioned in records in 1177 discover the fascinating history of this impressive building. Why ordsall hall is one of the most haunted houses in greater manchester a salford landmark dating back 750 years, it. Ordsall hall is included at grade i in the statutory list of buildings of. Now for the eerie stuff the ghosts of ordsall hall. Whatever youre planning, we have experience of hosting a range of events at the hall and have. Ordsall hall is a large former manor house in the historic parish of ordsall, lancashire, england, now part of the city of salford, in greater manchester. Ordsall hall, 322 ordsall lane, salford quays, salford m5 3an. These have all been kindly donated to the hall by visitors and local supporters. Ordsall hall is a magnificent half timbered hall in salford, recently reopened to the public after a 2 year. You can also browse our selection of preloved items including books and dvds.