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Warrington Town Hall, built in 1750, was formerly the Georgian country mansion of Bank Hall. It was sold to Warrington council in 1870. The elaborately ornamented gateway, known as the Golden Gates, was exhibited at the London Exhibition of 1862. Credit: Racklever (22 July 2006)
Warrington Town Hall, built in 1750, was formerly the Georgian country mansion of Bank Hall. It was sold to Warrington council in 1870. The elaborately ornamented gateway, known as the Golden Gates, was exhibited at the London Exhibition of 1862.
Credit: Racklever (22 July 2006)
Cholmondeley Castle, Cholmondeley was built in 1801–4 as a mansion house. Turrets and towers were added in 1817–19 by Robert Smirke to make it appear a castle. This engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon appeared in Morris's Country Seats in 1880.
Cholmondeley Castle, Cholmondeley was built in 1801–4 as a mansion house. Turrets and towers were added in 1817–19 by Robert Smirke to make it appear a castle. This engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon appeared in Morris's Country Seats in 1880.
The Church of St James and St Paul at Marton, founded in 1343 by Sir John de Davenport and his son Vivian, is one of the oldest timber-framed churches in Europe. Traces of an early medieval painting of the Last Judgement were discovered in 1930. Credit: Richard Slessor (10 April 2004)
The Church of St James and St Paul at Marton, founded in 1343 by Sir John de Davenport and his son Vivian, is one of the oldest timber-framed churches in Europe. Traces of an early medieval painting of the Last Judgement were discovered in 1930.
Credit: Richard Slessor (10 April 2004)
Arley Hall, near Lymm, is the seat of Viscount Ashbrook. The original 15th-century timber-framed building was replaced in the 19th century by a brick hall, designed by Nantwich architect George Latham and modelled on various Elizabethan buildings. Credit: Pixie2000 (26 October 2006)
Arley Hall, near Lymm, is the seat of Viscount Ashbrook. The original 15th-century timber-framed building was replaced in the 19th century by a brick hall, designed by Nantwich architect George Latham and modelled on various Elizabethan buildings.
Credit: Pixie2000 (26 October 2006)
Scene from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, in a panel at All Saints' Church, Daresbury honouring Lewis Carroll, whose father was the priest (1827–43). It was designed by Geoffrey Webb, based on John Tenniel's illustrations. Credit: Peter I. Vardy (7 April 2007)
Scene from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, in a panel at All Saints' Church, Daresbury honouring Lewis Carroll, whose father was the priest (1827–43). It was designed by Geoffrey Webb, based on John Tenniel's illustrations.
Credit: Peter I. Vardy (7 April 2007)
Little Moreton Hall, 4 miles SW of Congleton, Cheshire. It is one of the finest and best known timber framed buildings in England and is in the care of the National Trust. Credit: Christine-Ann Martin (2002-05-12)
Little Moreton Hall, 4 miles SW of Congleton, Cheshire. It is one of the finest and best known timber framed buildings in England and is in the care of the National Trust.
Credit: Christine-Ann Martin (2002-05-12)