The york book of days is one of the quirkier history books about yorkshire that ive come across and all the more enjoyable for it. Where there are wolves barkisland in history and poetry standing like a massive reminder of a former age on the edge of fields splaying over stainland, barkisland hall is a sixteenth century mansion, its triangular stuart structures chunkily. The hall tree begins with john and mary hall, who were born in colonial south carolina in the late eighteenth century, and ends nine generations later with the greatgranddaughter of the author, miss courtney lea grimes, who was born in springfield, missouri, on august 19, 2001. Barkisland is a village in calderdale, west yorkshire, england.
Kendall read a paper before the halifax antiquarian society, entitled. It was bought in 1967 by lord kagan to provide accommodation for his textile company makers of the gannex raincoat. Book the fleece countryside inn, barkisland on tripadvisor. Exterior of front of barkisland hall, barkisland, west yorkshire. Horsfall turner ed his autobiography, diaries, anecdote and event books. This impressive 18th century mansion is set amongst 1,000 acres of deer park. On the 1881 census william whiteley aged 51 born in soyland was at the shepherds arms fence nook calderbrook. Jun 18, 2018 they are an association of beauty, art and nature achieved through centuries of effort, which has seldom, if ever, been equalled in the history of civilisation. Gledhill, a gentleman of barkisland, captain in the royal army under sir m.
Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Over the bridge guest house provides accommodation in ripponden. This page is a list of these buildings in the county of west yorkshire, by metropolitan district. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of barkisland. A grade 1 listed building, barkisland hall is generally regarded as. The present hall on stainland road is an fpland house erected in 1638 for john gledhill, part of the locally important gledhill family who married into the barkisland line in the 0s. An ely whiteley was an enumerator for the 1861 barkisland area census and joseph whiteley aged 29 born in rishworth was a farmer resident at rishworth hall farming 25 acres. The hall is approached by a long and wellwooded drive, and occupies a commanding position some distance removed from the village of barkisland, which it overlooks across a valley. Barkisland hall, yorkshire, england where my family came from. Older features of the hall suggest that hortons building may have been an enlargement and refurbishment of an earlier hall owned by thomas mouldson. A transcription of the index of the story of old halifax by t. In 2008 breedon books produced exploring west yorkshires history by nigel ibbotson.
This is very similar to that in the hall of norland lower old hall, sowerby bridge q. Gledhill genealogy barkisland hall and the family of gledhill. Gate piers at barkisland hall, ripponden 1232701 historic. Antique engraving 1879 barkisland hall halifax john. This historical country inn from 1737 has panoramic views across the ryburn valley. The centenary history of the halifax cricket league 1914 2014. A tenthousandyearold axe has been discovered near ringstone reservoir, providing evidence of human activity in the area now known as barkisland dating back to the stone age. Barkisland hall a house steeped in history and famous exowners. The east wing has a fireplace with finely carved jambs with foliated balusters with scrolled capitals surmounted by carved faces.
Only ten, apart from the aforementioned, were for sums greater than. Clay house is a jacobean building that is a fine example of 17th century vernacular architecture. Liverpool history, liverpool street, vintage photography, street photography. Barkisland hall was the centre of social life, for opposite the entrance gates are some cottages, which were once the kennels of barkisland in the days when the gledhills hunted the surrounding country. Ryburn wellbeing hub friday fiver trips in partnership with community transport calderdale. John, the eldest son, was the builder of barkisland hall, as we know it today. Jan 27, 2010 early whiteley family history in the north of england by michael watson january 27, 2010 at 11. Property details for 7 upper hall fold barkisland halifax hx4. Early whiteley family history in the north of england by michael watson january 27, 2010 at 11. Adventure down to the historic working farm and say hello to the rare breed farmyard friends and uncover centuries of history at the medieval old hall.
In a book of place names printed in 1944 it was stated that barkisland derived from it being a settlement land. Barkisland hall, barkisland, calderdale history in structure. One branch of the family later held estates at barkisland in the west riding of yorkshire. When jmd media were asked to make this book available as an ebook, we decided to give the customer a choice. Ancestry, genealogy a e calderdale family history society.
This 7 bed freehold detached house is located at barkisland hall, barkisland, halifax hx4 0ag and has an estimated current value of. Although only having two storeys, the design is similar to that of barkisland hall. Travelling the distance from marston moor with such grievous injuries. Property details for barkisland hall barkisland halifax hx4 0ag. Sarah gledhill early history of the gledhills family. They are an association of beauty, art and nature achieved through centuries of effort, which has seldom, if ever, been equalled in the history of civilisation.
Barkisland hall is a grade i listed country house built for john gledhill in 1638, constructed in stone in three storeys to an fshaped floor plan, it was bought in 1967 by lord kagan to provide accommodation for his textile company. The hall is available throughout the day, closing at midnight. Or sit a while and take in the stunning gardens and enjoy tattons views of the world. Barkisland hall and the family of gledhill, from which we note that barkisland hall is a beautiful mansion, which stands at the foot of the village which bears the. Oct 01, 2011 buy the story of hull by gurnham, richard isbn. Where there are wolves barkisland in history and poetry. Members of the family were of the methodist episcopalian church.
This 4 bed freehold detached house is located at 7 upper hall fold, barkisland, halifax hx4 0hl and has an estimated current value of. The grammar school here, an ancient structure, was endowed in 1657 with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There are over 9,000 grade i listed buildings in england. Where hortons lived in england by margaret shrull january 06, 2003 at 09. Exploring west yorkshires history is a truly stunning selection of full colour images, this wonderful photo guide takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of this rugged yet captivating area of britain. He was the builder of barkisland hall photo 57k, and was the son of thomas. Please note that this index is given in good faith as a guide to the contents of the book, but there may be errors in. Dad john frederick lumb was born 11031909 at barkisland hall. Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. In a book of place names printed in 1944 it was stated that barkisland derived from it being a settlement land of a chieftain called barkis. When jmd media were asked to make this book available as an e book, we decided to give the customer a choice.
Unnamed road has 173 houses and flats on it with an average current value of. Hope this information is useful to researchers into the whiteley family a book on the history of rochdale dated about 1890 by henry fishwick has the following references to the whiteley family. Bailey hall bairstow paul, his charity baitings 3 baker robert, esqr. He is a university lecturer in politics and history. Barkisland hall, the ancient seat of the gledhill family, is a stately mansion in the old english style of domestic architecture, and has long been the property of the bolds of bold hall, lancashire. Barkisland hall is a grade i listed country house built for john gledhill in 1638, constructed in stone in three storeys to an fshaped floor plan.
The book was written to raise funds for rev winters appeal for the building of the new all saints church. Barkisland hall is a grade i listed country house built for john gledhill in 1638, constructed in stone in. Please note that this index is given in good faith as a guide to the contents of the book, but there may be errors in both the original index and the transcription of the index. So far, i know that there are three lines of hortons that came here to america. Barkisland professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. May 16, 2020 rent from people in barkisland, united kingdom from. Longdale, was knighted by the marquis of newcastle and slain at hessay moor in 1644. Howroyd hall, barkisland, hallandcrosswings, hearthpassage plan house built by william horton of bradford. Where he sprung from history sayeth not, but the gledhills have certainly been resident in barkisland township from very early times.
Beningbrough hall national trust barkisland active together. It is not clear if by his own house lamplough means barkisland hall. A biographical and genealogical history of halifax parish see other formats. The english country house is the greatest contribution made by england to the visual arts. A grade i listed country house built for john gledhill in 1638, constructed in stone in three. They are the yorkshire hortons, the leicestershire hortons and a horton that came from ireland. The present hall on stainland road is an fplan house erected in 1638 for john gledhill. Barkisland halifax people,their villages, activities and nightlife. Richard gledhill of barkisland hall was killed at the battle of marston moor fighting on the royalist side. Oct 29, 2017 where there are wolves barkisland in history and poetry standing like a massive reminder of a former age on the edge of fields splaying over stainland, barkisland hall is a sixteenth century mansion, its triangular stuart structures chunkily cast in dark yorkshire stone, weathered by the years. Use zoopla to view property details for barkisland hall barkisland halifax hx4 0ag including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and. Published by elland 1901 the rev oliver heywood ba 16301702 j.
Large magnificent house, doublepile with a fully developed fplan throwing its porch. You can buy the whole book with all 5 sections for full price, or buy an individual section focusing on a specific geographical area, which is of. Curiosities of barkisland ghosts and legends of the lower calder. Grade i listed buildings in west yorkshire wikipedia. Bould is a hamlet in idbury civil parish, oxfordshire. See more ideas about west yorkshire, places to visit uk and english country manor. The present hall on stainland road is an fplan house erected in 1638 for john gledhill, part of the locally important gledhill family who married into the barkisland line in the 0s. I have attached a current photograph of the hall which has changed little since the engraving. John gledhill, a gentleman, was married to sarah horton by license on october 11, 1636. Whiteley family history brierley yorkshire england. Media in category barkisland the following 103 files are in this category, out of 103 total. Standing like a massive reminder of a former age on the edge of fields splaying over stainland, barkisland hall is a sixteenth century mansion, its triangular stuart structures chunkily cast in dark yorkshire stone, weathered by the years.
The centenary history of the halifax cricket league 19142014. Upper hall fold, hx4 has 7 houses on it with a current average value of. Barkisland hall, ripponden 1276881 historic england. Hanson, the story of old halifax, halifax, 1920, p. Property details for barkisland hall barkisland halifax hx4. Barkisland photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.