Slade Hall

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Slade Hall is the oldest standing house in Manchester, situated in the suburb of Longsight. Parts of the structure date back to around 1160, though much rebuilding took place in the 1585 under the instruction of the Siddall family who lived there. Above the front door, the initials E.S. has been engraved as a mark of the owner of the time, Edward Siddall. In the master bedroom, plaster friezes are still visible depicting hunting scenes as well as the Elizabethan coat of arms and Siddall family crest.

The house remained with the Siddall family until last century. In the earlier half of the century it was rented out as a doctor's surgery before being sold to British Rail. In the 1960s it was scheduled for demolition, but this was thwarted after protests from local preservationists and historians. It is now under private ownership.

In recent times Slade Hall has become a popular house for both students, graduates and young people, as well as somthing of a local icon in the party scene. Blessed with a maze of rooms and diverse gardens and grounds Slade Hall hosts some of the finest house parties around.