Guided museum tours are conducted tuesdays through sundays, featuring original 16thcentury paneling, armor, a magnificent window bearing the ancient coat of arms, period furniture, paintings and unique musical instruments. Agecroft hall looking down on the corner of the old chapel originally the courtyard was overlooked by open galleries which were later enclosed along with the cloisters. It passed to a daughter, margaret when the black death ravaged the family in 49. The original agecroft hall, built about 500 years ago, was constructed of a very interesting example of timber materials standing on a low stone base with portions in brick, built around a central courtyard. A century of british military uniforms and toy soldiers catalogue of the exhibit agecroft hall, richmond, virginia 1989 dilworth, richard h. Arlington house the custislee mansion, 1802, arlington county home of robert e. American history lives here at american heritage magazine, trusted since 1949. Agecroft hall in its new location, with the artisans and builders who reconstructed it photo from the agecroft hall archives agecroft hall is a tudor manor house that was originally erected in lancashire in the 16 th century and is currently tucked away in leafy suburban development in richmond, virginia. The agecroft story the first hundred years a history of the agecroft rowing club 18611960. This thesis examines why and how two couples in richmond, virginia came to purchase and transport from england to america two ancient english manor homes.
The manor house was built in the late 15th century, and was originally located in the irwell valley at agecroft, pendlebury, then in the historic county of lancashire, england, but by the 20th century it was unoccupied and in a. The original house was built in lancashire, england, and was the home of the langley family. Agecroft hall and gardens richmond, virginia atlas obscura. Due to coal mining on the property, the building became unsafe for habitation and fell into disrepair in the first decade of the twentieth century. However before you can completely understand the significance of agecroft hall, you must understand the history behind it. Join us at agecroft as we eavesdrop on the historical dauntesey. Agecroft hall, an historic 15th century tudor manor house, was dismantled and rebuilt in 1926 on 23 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking the james river. Agecroft hall, late 15th century, lancashire, englandenglish tudor manor house transplanted to richmond and reconstructed by thomas c. The manor house was built in the late 15th century, and was originally located in the irwell valley in agecroft, pendlebury, in the historic county of lancashire, england. For hundreds of years, agecroft hall was the distinguished home of englands langley and dauntesey families. It comprises a section of pendleburys high ground bisected by the a6044 agecroft road, its main thoroughfare. On the rolling banks of the james river stands a remarkable tudor estate.
Cockersand abbey had started life in the twelfth century as an infirmary, developed over time into a windswept, religious hostel for peasants, and had also dabbled in local cattle farming around the wyre during the course of its four hundred year history. The annual pass entitles the holder to unlimited admission to the museum and gardens during regular hours of. Agecroft hall is beautiful, the grounds are amazing and our tour guide, mark wilcox, was one of the best tour guides i have ever had. Added to this history the fact that i am originally from lancashire, we were both excited about heading to agecroft hall to explore the present day grounds. Pendlebury was joined with swinton in 1875 to form a local board district. Explore the luscious gardens of agecroft and see the variety of herbs and flowers that were grown in 17th century england. A little piece of england, if you must, agecroft hall serves as a museum of social history of what a household of a gentryfamily of england would look like. Virginia house and agecroft hall by heather lynn skilton, university of richmond, m. Agecroft is a suburban area of pendlebury, within the city of salford, greater manchester, england. Agecroft hall was the only large house, having eleven hearths.
Agecroft hall is a 16th century english manor house that was dismantled and brought to richmond in 1926. Agecroft hall, 4305 sulgrave road, richmond, va 2020. The manufacture and printing of cottons have long been the principal industries. A good amount of the history comes from deeds, and royal letters dated between 1199 and 1926. It exploited the coal seams of the middle coal measures of the lancashire coalfield. It is a third of the original agecroft that was built in england and had a. See more ideas about water features in the garden, virginia is for lovers and tudor style. Browse 7000 essays by respected historians, info on 4000 historic sites, travel. Agecroft hall 9 years ago by admin a transplant from tudor england, this halftimbered manor house built in the 15th century was dismantled and brought to virginia in 1926 where it was reconstructed near the james river. An original very early issue of country life magazine dated april 4th 1903 featuring a main article on agecroft.
A transplant from preelizabethan england, this halftimbered manor house was dismantled and brought to virginia in 1926 where it was reconstructed near the james river. History s mysteries the curse came true, for at his death, robert langley had no son to inherit the tainted lands standing for over 500 years in the english countryside, it is little wonder that legends and lore have sprung up around agecroft hall and woven themselves into the very rocks and stones of this fine edifice. Dec 16, 2014 agecroft hall stands proudly and in many ways calmly in the heart of virginia, though the steeped history that saw this tudor residence moved was anything but calm. Emphasis is placed upon developong and maintaining agecroft hall, its collections, grounds and gardens. Apr 26, 2016 on april 23rd, i took the train from alexandria, virginia, to richmond to visit agecroft hall. Agecroft hall, formerly lancashire, england, now virginia usa. An agecroft hall annual pass can be purchased at the reception desk. Each day of the camp offers a different historic site and a diverse perspective of the world in which we live and the world in which we act. Nov 27, 2011 agecroft hall also has a number of other original items such as large tapestries, original swords and armor, furniture, books and much more. Pendlebury is a suburban town in the city of salford, greater manchester, england. The langley name is remembered locally by having several streets, langley road, langley mill, and langley housing estate in middleton named after the family. Agecroft hall is open year around for museum tours, garden tours, special programs, and home of the richmond shakespeare festival each summer.
Agecroft grange, the ward family and conscription 1916 july 11, 2017 robert dauntesey obit manchester courier 30 april 1904 july 11, 2017 ahf announcement. The great hall, with its original 16thcentury oak paneling, rises over twostories and is surmounted by a minstrels gallery. The langleys continued collecting deeds and the collection grew into the agecroft deeds, a series that runs from 1297 through to the early nineteenth century. Agecroft hall richmond, virginia historys mysteries. Agecroft hall is recreated as a tourist attraction on the banks of the james river, in a setting chosen to be reminiscent of its original site at agecroft near the river irwell.
Come visit the newly renovated still house and see how it would have been used at agecroft hall. Agecroft hall stands proudly and in many ways calmly in the heart of virginia, though the steeped history that saw this tudor residence moved was anything but calm. In 1967, agecroft hall was turned into a museum focusing on life in tudorstuart england. This manor house was actually built in lancashire, england in the late 15th century. The home is located on 23 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking the james river in the neighborhood of windsor farms, less than 1 mile from downtown richmond. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed. Carnegie survey of the architecture of the south, library of congress, prints and photographs division. Arcadia kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easytoread books for children ages 711 featuring attentiongrabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and. Apr 26, 2016 the house was closed on saturday, but there are no fences between agecroft hall and virginia house. Jun 03, 2016 agecroft house has an interesting history. Agecroft hall guest post by anne kennyurban janet wertman.
The story of agecroft hall, home to the lords of the manor of prestwich archived 201219 at the wayback machine, prestwich guide. A place where residents appreciate the childfriendly driving of their neighbours, and our children can safely play. Additionally, placing the recipe book at agecroft hall may yield. Agecroft hall, richmond, henrico county, virginia title from photographers inventory. An original very early issue of country life magazine dated october 4th 1902 featuring a main article on agecroft hall in lancashire, the seat of mr. A century of british military uniforms and toy soldiers catalogue of the exhibit agecroft hall, richmond. Most of the early deeds from 1297 to 1561 were about prestwich. Agecroft hall estate where community counts welcome to agecroft hall estate nestled in a surprisingly quiet valley between swinton and prestwich, agecroft hall is our home. The hall was purchased, dismantled, and rebuilt in richmond, virginia in 1925 by thomas c. Agecroft hall has a 500yearold past that begins in lancashire, england. Many more horticultural history books appeared from the 1970s onwards, by authors ranging from the populist edward hyams to the scholarly christopher thacker. Irwell asserts that legend has it that the tale of. Agecroft hall is a tudor manor house and estate located at 4305 sulgrave road on the james.
Most people come to richmond for its civil war history, but theres a slice of tudor history hiding here too. Agecroft hall is a tudor manor house and estate located at 4305 sulgrave road on the james river in the windsor farms neighborhood of richmond, virginia, united states. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. Agecroft hall is rich with history and boasts an outstanding collection of objects from the tudor and early stuart periods, 14851660. Agecroft hall is a tudor manor house and estate located at 4305 sulgrave rd. Agecroft hall 4305 sulgrave rd richmond, va museums mapquest. Agecroft hall once stood in lancashire, england in the 16th century. The curious history of herbaceous borders moreover the. And right next door to agecroft hall is virginia house, a. Not long after, margaret also died from the plague. This museum has kept and provided items to show that have been around for centuries. My email address can be found under my profile over at the forum. Agecroft was enlarged in this fashion over a period of two centuries or more, until it had a court, about forty by fifty feet, on two sides of which there was a rough timbered. A free mothers day concert at agecroft hall with the richmond concert band.
Agecroft hall was probably built around the end of the reign of henry vii, or the beginning of that of henry viii. Agecroft hall, pendlebury, greater manchester educational images. Agecroft hall, though technically a museum, is a stunning tudor manor that once stood in elizabethan england. All proceeds from your purchase support the exhibitions, educational programs and preservation efforts of the museum. It is a unique educational center specializing in the study of the british renaissance from 14841660.
Virginia house and agecroft hall heather lynn skilton on. Cover more than 400 years of richmond history without breaking a sweat on a trolley tour around the. However before you can completely understand the significance of agecroft hall, you must understand the history. Agecroft colliery was a coal mine on the manchester coalfield that opened in 1844 in the agecroft district of pendlebury, lancashire, england. The agecroft deeds are a rich seam of material on the history of prestwich which so far has not really been tapped. It was built in lancashire england in the fifteenth century. Agecroft hall, originally built in lancashire near the. Weeklong day camp devoted to exploring culture and history through the performing arts. With the exquisite gardens and the period mansion, its very easy to look track of time and wish time travel was possible. Melissa schultheis is an ma candidate in english at university of colorado boulder. This is a digital history project involving agecroft hall, the home of the langley family in sixteenthcentury lancashire, england. Pack a picnic and bring friends and family to enjoy mothers day.
It is now an educational trust cared for by the agecroft association. Agecroft hall was the medieval manor house of pendlebury. Agecroft associations mission is to serve as a source for enjoyment, education and cultural activity for the general public. Central virginia history geeks richmond, va meetup.
The grandest and most impressive object within its collection, however, is the house, itself. For group tour options, including curatorial tours, and rates contact the manager of tour services 8043534241 x 119. Williams time, there are many books on the civil war mainly confederate history, english architecture and furnishings, and a number of bibles. The building was disassembled and shipped to the banks of the james river in richmond, virginia where it was rebuilt as a private residence, with the stipulation that it would be used as a museum after the owners death. And by tudor, were not simply referring to an architectural style. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. Agecroft hall, originally built in lancashire near the irwell river, served as an.
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