Benthall Hall
Benthall Hall Broseley Shropshire.
Benthall Hall
Photos of Benthall Hall (National Trust) near Broseley Shropshire. March 2105
Benthall Hall (Shropshire)
Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house located in Benthall close to the town of Broseley, Shropshire, England, and a few miles from the historic Ironbridge Gorge. It retains much of its fine oak interior, and an elaborate 17th-century staircase. It is still occupied by the Benthall family, but has been owned by the National Trust since 1958. The Hall was built around 1580, probably on the site of an earlier 12th-century medieval manor and manor house. During the Civil War it was garrisoned, and was a site of several skirmishes. The garden is largely the product of two tenants. George Maw (1832–1912), local pottery manufacturer and crocus enthusiast developed the garden from around 1865 onwards. Subsequently, the Victorian era Romantic painter and sculptor Robert Bateman (1842–1922), who was the son of a famous horticulturalist, added the rockeries and terraces of the current garden.
The Commonwealth era church of St. Bartholomew stands close by the Hall. The Shropshire Way, a waymarked long-distance footpath, passes through the extensive woodland that lies to the north, between the estate and the River Severn. There is a beehive in the tower, access for the bees is through the lions head sculpture.
Visiting Kitchen Garden In Benthal House, Broseley, Shropshire, England, UK
Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house in Benthall in the town of Broseley, Shropshire, England, and a few miles from the historic Ironbridge Gorge. It retains much of its fine oak interior, and an elaborate 17th-century staircase. It is still occupied by the Benthall family, but has been owned by the National Trust since 1958, and is open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday (February – October).
The Hall was built around 1580, probably on the site of an earlier 12th-century medievalmanor and manor house. During the Civil Warit was garrisoned, and was a site of several skirmishes.
Local villagers believe that this is the historic site that inspired Kanu, the UK grime artist Kano to write the award winning album of Made In The Mano, as he would often visit this manor house in his childhood and the picture of the hall inspired the story behind the song, T-Shirt Weather In The Manor.
The garden is largely the product of two tenants. George Maw (1832–1912), local pottery manufacturer and crocus enthusiast developed the garden from around 1865 onwards. Subsequently, the Victorian eraRomantic painter and sculptor Robert Bateman (1842–1922), who was the son of a famous horticulturalist, added the rockeries and terraces of the current garden.
The Commonwealth era church of St. Bartholomew stands close by the Hall. The Shropshire Way, a waymarked long-distance footpath, passes through the extensive woodland that lies to the north, between the estate and the River Severn.
Benthall Hall Shropshire A National Trust Property near Iron Bridge
Benthall Hall Shropshire A National Trust Property near Iron Bridge
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Places to see in ( Shropshire - UK )
Places to see in ( Shropshire - UK )
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands of England, bordering Powys and Wrexham in Wales to the west and north-west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east and Herefordshire to the south. Shropshire Council was created in 2009, a unitary authority taking over from the previous county council and five district councils. The borough of Telford and Wrekin has been a separate unitary authority since 1998 but continues to be included in the ceremonial county.
The county's population and economy is centred on five towns: the county town of Shrewsbury, which is culturally and historically important and close to the centre of the county; Telford, a new town in the east which was constructed around a number of older towns, most notably Wellington, Dawley and Madeley, which is today the most populous; and Oswestry in the north-west, Bridgnorth just to the south of Telford, and Ludlow in the south. The county has many market towns, including Whitchurch in the north, Newport north-east of Telford and Market Drayton in the north-east of the county.
The Ironbridge Gorge area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale and a part of Madeley. There are other historic industrial sites in the county, such as at Shrewsbury, Broseley, Snailbeach and Highley, as well as the Shropshire Union Canal.
The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers about a quarter of the county, mainly in the south. Shropshire is one of England's most rural and sparsely populated counties, with a population density of 136/km2 (350/sq mi). The Wrekin is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the county, though the highest hills are the Clee Hills, Stiperstones and the Long Mynd. Wenlock Edge is another significant geographical and geological landmark. In the low-lying northwest of the county overlapping the border with Wales is the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, one of the most important and best preserved bogs in Britain. The River Severn, Great Britain's longest river, runs through the county, exiting into Worcestershire via the Severn Valley. Shropshire is landlocked and with an area of 3,487 square kilometres (1,346 sq mi) is England's largest inland county. The county flower is the round-leaved sundew.
Shropshire is connected to the rest of the United Kingdom via a number of road and rail links. Historically, rivers and later canals in the county were used for transport also, although their use in transport is now significantly reduced. The county's main transport hub is Shrewsbury, through which many significant roads and railways pass and join.
Alot to see in ( Shropshire - UK ) such as :
Adcote nr.Shrewsbury
Aqualate Hall, Newport
Attingham Park, Atcham
Benthall Hall, Broseley
Blists Hill, Madeley
Boscobel House, nr. Wolverhampton
Broseley Pipe Museum, Broseley
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Castle, Bridgnorth
Brown Clee Hill, South Shropshire
Burford House
Caer Caradoc, nr. Church Stretton
Cambrian Heritage Railway, Oswestry and Llynclys
Chetwynd Park, Newport
Cardingmill Valley, Church Stretton
Clun Castle, Clun
Flounder's Folly, nr. Craven Arms
Fordhall castle and farm
Haughmond Hill, nr. Shrewsbury
Haughmond Abbey
Hawkstone Park, North Shropshire
Hopton Castle, nr. Craven Arms
Ironbridge Gorge
Kynaston's Cave, nr. Nesscliffe
Langley Chapel, nr. Shrewsbury
The Long Mynd, Church Stretton
Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
Mitchell's Fold, nr. Chirbury
Moreton Corbet Castle, Moreton Corbet
Newport Guildhall, Newport
Offa's Dyke Path, Welsh Marches
Puleston Cross, Newport
Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth
Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), South Shropshire
Shropshire Union Canal
Snailbeach nr. Shrewsbury
South Telford Heritage Trail, Telford
St Laurence Church, Ludlow
The Stiperstones, nr Pontesbury
Stokesay Castle, nr Craven Arms
Sunnycroft, Wellington
Telford Steam Railway, Telford
Titterstone Clee Hill, nr. Ludlow
Wenlock Edge, Much Wenlock
Wenlock Priory
White Ladies Priory
Whittington Castle, nr. Oswestry
The Wrekin (and Ercall) nr. Wellington
Wroxeter, nr. Atcham
( Shropshire - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Shropshire . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Shropshire - UK
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found an old route at the back of broseley, shropshire
Broseley Festival Day 1 (20-6-15)
How We Began......
Broseley was always remembered for holding a carnival with well known faces like Chris Tarrant crowning the carnival queen...
Two ladies ( Jo Pritchard and Nicky Ashton ) decided that it was time that a summer event needed to return and with the success of the Christmas Lights over the years it spurred them on.
A music event was decided as again Broseley prided itself on the past music events they had where the likes of Kathy Kirby performed in what is now known as the Birchmeadow centre. Legend has it that Dusty Spingfield performed as well. Not sure if this was before she changed her name from Mary O'brien to Dusty Springfield and when the Birchmeadow was a cabaret club (pre 1963)
A meeting was called and a committee was formed. This committee was formed in October 2014 so time has been short to get this up and running.
With the help of local councillors,businesses, groups, societies, musicians and the broseley community their vision has evolved.
Throwing themselves in to totally unfamiliar territory and a few negatives, the response to their idea was overwhelmingly well received. This event was a challenge to themselves and nothing more.
The aim of this event is to bring Broseley and surrounding areas together for a weekend of music and fun for all ages, what better way than though music, food and fun.....
We hope you enjoy our festival and that it gives you lasting good memories Love Jo and Nicky x
Places of England: Broseley (Season 2: Episode 9)
Apologies for the lack of episode releases for Season 2 of the 'Places of England' series, but at last, here is the 9th episode, which focuses on the town of Broseley, placed by the Telford area. Join me as we look at its buildings and history!
Ladywood Broseley Shopshire
Rainy day in the woods
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Broseley Festival Is Back...
After last year's Festival was such a success, we are bringing it back to the streets of Broseley once again!
Broseley Festival is a two day music event held in the small historic town of Broseley in Shropshire. Come along on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June 2016 and enjoy live entertainment, great food, drink, a range of stalls & browse our towns local shops & businesses for a fun filled weekend to start the summer with a bang!
Credits for the music is Justin Timberlake - CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
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Red Shoes LIVE at Broseley
More live music from much lauded performers at Broseley's Birchmeadow.
Broseley | Welcome to Broseley
At Broseley we specialise in the building and refurbishment of residential property and listed buildings. We undertake bespoke property refurbishment projects for private clients within Central London, principally within The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Meet our MD John Thursfield and venture behind the scenes with Broseley…
THE SWITCHING ON OF THE BROSELEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2008 PART 1.
The first part of a vidoc following the street party on the day Broseley switches on its famous Christmas lights...shown here are some of the events and some of the people who took part in or around the square - there were many more events and many more people that took part but I was busy enough with just this lot! Thanks ro all who took part in this and to the Broseley Christmas Lights Committee who do a great job every year.
BROSELEY PIPEWORKS
A short film of Broselely Pipeworks in Shropshire - a unique time-capsule of the pipe-making industry.
Droning In Broseley Countryside
Flying my drone around the country side near Broseley, Telford. Music by Ehrling:
The Old Red Church~ Jackfield~Shropshire.
If churches can be cursed, then maybe that is an explanation for the misfortunes which befell Jackfield's old church.The demolished Red Church was reputed to be haunted by a young girl wearing a bonnet and flowing cloak and carrying a lantern.
The now demolished Chapel of Ease of St Mary at Jackfield is surrounded by a number of mysteries. Some well placed authorities attribute its building in 1759 to Francis Blithe Turner in memory of a female relative. Other say it was paid for by Mrs Mary Browne, and set a later date of 1766. There is a popular legend that the deceased lady did not want the church built on the conventional East-West alignment, and each night rose from her grave to push down the work completed during the day.Hence the church was built North to South.. She asked for her body, which had been interred at Broseley, to be re-interred in the church when built.
The building quickly became unsafe, and although it had been built to save those living along the Severn the journey to Broseley to worship, regular services ceased in about 1860.The field fronting the church was called the Cholera Piece following a 19th century epidemic, with a number of victims buried there.
Superstition was rife, so those who died of cholera were, for the most part, not buried in consecrated ground, or if they were, it was at night and secretly.When they spirited away the bell from Jackfield church and put it into a new church, it created a real ding-dong among villagers.It was all part of a plan, they felt, to demolish the old church, and they held a well-attended protest meeting in the churchyard at which they resolved to send off their objections to the bishop and call him to put a stop to it.
That was back in July 1863 and the villagers won the day because not only did the church stand for almost another 100 years, albeit unused for most of them, but the bell was put back.
The painting is original and was given to me by a friend. It is by James Edward Hartshorne, 1841-1917. It is a watercolour painted about 1874.
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Photo 1 Margaret's watercolour, painted in about 1874
Photo from Jackfield Old Church, Shropshire. LC.Lloyd 12.3.49. Lantern Slide. Shrewsbury Museums
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