Hanbury Hall Worcestershire.
Hanbury Hall was built by the wealthy chancery lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century. Thomas Vernon was the great grandson of the first Vernon to come to Hanbury, Worcestershire, Rev Richard Vernon (1549–1628). Rev Richard and his descendants slowly accumulated land in Hanbury, including the manor, bought by Edward Vernon in 1630, but it was Thomas through his successful legal practice who added most to estates, which amounted to nearly 8,000 acres (32 km2) in his successor Bowater Vernon’s day.
Hanbury Hall is thought to stand on the site of the previous mansion, Spernall Hall, and Thomas Vernon first describes himself as ‘of Hanbury Hall’ in 1706, and this and other evidence leads to a likely completion date of about 1706. The date of 1701 above the front door is thought to be a Victorian embellishment, but no building accounts are known to exist.
Although Hanbury Hall appears to be of a very uniform style, the rear wall is clearly of a different and rather earlier style, and may mark the first phase of a building campaign when Thomas Vernon and his wife Mary first came into possession of Spernall Hall in 1692 when his bachelor uncle John Vernon died.
A notable feature of Hanbury Hall is the painting of the staircase, hall ceiling, and other rooms by the English painter Sir James Thornhill. They include a small representation of Rev Henry Sacheverell being cast to the furies – this relates to an incident in 1710 when Sacheverell, a Tory, was put on trial for sedition by the Whig government, and dates the paintings to that year. The focus of the paintings around the stairwell is the life of the Greek hero Achilles, as told by a range of classical sources. They are surmounted by a large representation of the Olympian gods on the ceiling.
The original plan of the Hall had a large undivided central hall with the main staircase leading off it, with many rather small rooms in the corner pavilions and north range – the south range was given over mainly to service rooms. The 18th century Worcestershire historian Treadway Nash, in his Collections for the History of Worcestershire, wrote “Here is a large handsome house built by Counsellor Vernon about the year 1710 when a bad style of architecture prevailed; many windows and doors, rooms small, many closets, few arched cellars, large stables and offices in full view, are marks of that time”.
When the heiress Emma Vernon (1754–1818) married Henry Cecil, 1st Marquess of Exeter in 1776, Cecil clearly was of the same opinion, as he remodelled the interior (other than the great hall) creating larger rooms and enlarging the north east pavilion. On the south façade, having removed a doorway he repositioned all the windows to lie under their first floor equivalent. On the south side there had been large formal gardens, clearly shown in Dougharty’s perspective drawing contained in the estate maps of the 1730s, and Cecil swept all these away (including the farm buildings in front of the Hall) and landscaped the park in the fashion of the time – he would have had contact with Capability Brown when being brought up by his uncle 9th Earl of Exeter at Burghley House.
Following Henry and Emma’s divorce in 1791 the contents were all sold, and the house remained empty until Henry’s death in 1804, when Emma and her third husband, John Phillips, were able to regain possession. As the house had lain unoccupied for so long, many repairs had to be carried out at that time. Emma died in 1818 and left her second cousin, Thomas Shrawley Vernon (1759-1825), as the heir to her estate after the death of her husband John Phillips. Phillips married again and had two daughters in Hanbury before finally moving out in 1829. From then, the eldest son of Emma's heir, Thomas Tayler Vernon (1792–1835), was able to occupy it. His grandson Harry Foley Vernon (1834–1920) MP, was created 1st Baronet of Hanbury in 1885, and was succeeded by his son Sir (Bowater) George Hamilton Vernon (1865–1940), 2nd Baronet. Sir George led an unhappy life, separating from his wife Doris, and spending his last 10 years living with his secretary and companion Ruth Horton, who later changed her name by deed poll to Vernon. During this time the agricultural depression led to a reduction in rental income, and Hanbury Hall suffered a lack of care.
In poor health, Sir George Vernon took his own life in 1940. There were no further heirs to the Baronetcy which became extinct. Sir George's estranged wife was able to move back in after his death, dying there in 1962. In the meantime, negotiations had led to the National Trust having the reversion, and after making essential repairs on Lady Vernon’s death, the hall was let to tenants and opened to the public on a restricted basis. In recent years the hall has been managed more commercially and is now open daily.
2015.04.06 National Trust Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich, England
Irene and Dave visit the National Trust propeerty, Hanbury Hall and Gardens at Droitwich in England
Hanbury Hall, Droitwich Spa
Hanbury Hall, Droitwich Spa
Hanbury Hall in Droitwich Worcestershire
Video of Hanbury Hall in Droitwich , Worcestershire, National Trust Property and garden .
View of house and vegetable patch late May 2016
Hanbury Hall is a large stately home, built in the early 18th century, standing in parkland at Hanbury, Worcestershire.
The main range has two storeys and is built of red brick in the Queen Anne style. The associated Orangery and Long Gallery pavilion ranges are listed Grade ll
From the Norman Conquest onwards, the Hanbury estate was within the boundaries of the Royal Forest of Feckenham. Feckenham's royal status was lost in 1629 and local families like the Vernons bought up land to increase their own estates. The building of the Hall started in 1701 and was designed, we believe, by William Rudhall.
Magnificent additions
The lasting legacy of Thomas Vernon (1654–1721) includes the wall and ceiling paintings that he commissioned Sir James Thornhill to create. These depict the story of Achilles and, having been recently restored, are Hanbury's crowning glory.
Hanbury Hall Trust10
On the fourth Sunday of every month, join us for a free 10k run. Our brand new Trust10 route will let you enjoy the breath-taking Worcestershire countryside whilst taking on a new challenge. The trail is perfect for everyone from the experienced runner looking to train to beginners just starting out – so even if you’ve never jogged before and you don’t consider yourself a sporty person, you’ll find a manageable distance to suit you.
Hanbury Hall National Trust 05.09.11
Hanbury Hall is a large stately home, built in the early 18th century, standing in parkland at Hanbury, Worcestershire.
The main range has two storeys and is built of red brick in the Queen Anne style. It is a Grade I listed building. The associated Orangery and Long Gallery pavilion ranges are listed Grade II*
Hanbury Hall was built by the wealthy chancery lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century. Thomas Vernon was the great grandson of the first Vernon to come to Hanbury, Worcestershire, Rev Richard Vernon (1549–1628). Rev Richard and his descendants slowly accumulated land in Hanbury, including the manor, bought by Edward Vernon in 1630, but it was Thomas through his successful legal practice who added most to estates, which amounted to nearly 8,000 acres (32 km2) in his successor Bowater Vernon’s day.
Hanbury Hall Compilation
A compilation of aerial footage over Hanbury Hall set to Mozarts Violin Concerto No. 3
Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall WR9 7EA
Filmed with a Fujifilm XE1
2019.05.21 Hanbury Hall & Gardens, Droitwich, Wocestershire, UK - 01
Irene and Dave Hurr visit Hanbury Hall & Gardens in Droitwich, Wocestershire, UK
Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall, as seen by quadcopter
Hanbury Hall
National trust- Hanbury hall- house, garden and park , Droitwich, Worcestershire.
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May 2016
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Hanbury Hall and Coughton Court
A week in Northfield Farm Ashton under Hill.
Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall and Gardens in Worcestershire, UK. A National Trust property.
21 Years of Glorious Gardens at Hanbury Hall
This summer, we're celebrating 21 years since the recreation of the beautiful formal gardens at Hanbury Hall.
Take a look at George London's orginal designs and find out more about how our dedicated gardening team have recreated the Great Garden over the last 21 years.
Hanbury Hall National Trust
Some photos of Hanbury Hall I found on a old DVD I made back in May 2008 and July 2011. Taken in 4x3 format jpeg, not what I use now is 16x9 Raw files on a Olympus OMD.
Hanbury Hall and Gardens
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Hanbury Hall
July 2011
Visiting Hanbury Hall | National Trust
We've been wanting to visit more of the National Trust places in the Midlands, before we move back to the South West when we graduate university! First on our list was Hanbury Hall, a William and Mary style house!
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Visiting Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire - National Trust
Another day another National Trust visit, this time to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire, the home previously built and lived in by the Vernon family. With a variety of beautiful gardens, interesting history and house, and the usual tea rooms, plus a playground fr the kids, there's plenty to see when you visit. I loved the orangery the best.
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Great British Garden Revival - Hanbury Hall
The National Trust's Hanbury Hall features in Christine Walkden's Carnations campaign
GREAT BRITISH GARDEN REVIVAL Rhododendrons and Carnations - Thursday 8th January 7pm on BBC Two