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BARLOW HALL, BARLOW HALL ROAD, CHORLTON CUM HARDY, MANCHESTER. An exterior view of Barlow Hall, seen from the south-west in the grounds, with a moat in the foreground. Formerly a manor house, Barlow Hall was built in the 16th and 17th centuries, with alterations made in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It was badly damaged by a fire in 1879 and formerly consisted of four ranges surrounding a courtyard. Now, there are three ranges of two storeys, with the east side of the courtyard open. The south range has a large semi-circular bay at the west end with French windows, and the west range has an earlier gabled bay at the north end, with the rest covered with a 20th century loggia.
The house was the home of Blessed Ambrose Barlow (b.1585 and martyred at Lancaster 1641), and is now a golf club. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21653115
Filename: aa42_01730.jpg
Size: 5889 x 4254 (8.7MB)
Date: 23rd June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Garden House Photographer Picturesque Pond Stuart Tudor
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This print showcases the magnificent Barlow Hall, located in Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester. The image captures the exterior of this historic manor house from a southwest perspective, highlighting its grandeur and charm. Standing proudly amidst lush grounds, the hall is surrounded by a picturesque moat that adds to its timeless beauty. Originally built during the 16th and 17th centuries, Barlow Hall has undergone several alterations over time. A devastating fire in 1879 caused significant damage to the structure, resulting in changes made during subsequent centuries. Once consisting of four ranges surrounding a courtyard, today it boasts three ranges of two storeys with an open east side. Notable features include a large semi-circular bay with French windows on the south range's west end and an earlier gabled bay on the north end of the west range. The rest of this stunning building is adorned with a 20th-century loggia. Barlow Hall holds historical significance as it was once home to Blessed Ambrose Barlow (1585-1641), who met his martyrdom at Lancaster. Today, this remarkable estate serves as a golf club while preserving its rich heritage. George Bernard Wood skillfully captured this enchanting scene through his lens for Historic England, showcasing not only architectural splendor but also elements such as Tudor and Stuart influences, serene gardens, and an idyllic pond that make Barlow Hall truly unforgettable.
