Holme pierrepont hall, holme pierrepont 1001081 historic. I recommend this venue for all your weddings and family events. The hall was built by sir william pierrepont around 1500. William archer formerly eyre had borrowed heavily on his estates in the early 18 th century borrowing. The pierrepont family of thoresby and holme pierrepont. The house is tudor in origin with many original period features and the gardens are the picture perfect setting for your photographs with a grade ii listed courtyard garden and immaculate formal. Evelyn, the fifth earl, was raised to the dignity of knight of the garter, and created, in 1715, duke of kingstonuponhull. The house is tudor in origin with many original period features and the gardens are the picture perfect setting for your photographs with a grade ii listed courtyard garden and immaculate formal grounds. Holme pierrepont hall archives nottingham local news.
Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon. Holme pierrepont hall is the earliest brick building in nottinghamshire, built by sir william pierrepont in 1500 and still lived in by his descendants. Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in nottingham. Dating back over five centuries, holme pierrepont hall is a grade i tudor manor house still lived in by descendants of the pierreponts. Holme hall is situated just outside of bakewell on rising ground on the opposite bank of the river wye. Pierrepoint it is hardly necessary to say, is the name of the family of early owners, and it was added to distinguish this village from the holme, near newark, and others of. Holme pierrepont hall historic exclusiveuse wedding venue. Long the home of the pierreponts, who became the earls of kingston, we found the great house silent, its ivied and embattled walls still charmingly grouped with the church. Holme pierrepont hall, holme pierrepont 1249330 historic. The st giles close archaeological survey found evidence of medieval ponds which they thought indicated that a medieval hall could have been sited there. The village is situated just beyond the water skiing area. Holme pierrepont hall is the most incredible venue. One of the earliest occupants was farmer, william richards, recorded in the house at the time of a survey of the estate in 1803.
A history of northumberland, in three parts by john hodgson, john hodgsonhinde, james raine, john collingwood bruce, society of antiquaries of newcastle upon tyne. The first church was built in the th century and extended in the 17th. Hotels near holme pierrepont hall, nottingham on tripadvisor. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Find out more about the history of holme pierrepont hall and the pierrepont and brackenbury family history in this catena youtube podcast. Holme pierrepont hall heritage literature monkie limited. At home with robert brackenbury, home pierrepont hall historic. We love holme pierrepont hall, its a brilliant place for a day trip whether you enjoy. Holme pierrepont hall house and garden welcome to holme pierrepont hall an early tudor manor house and family home to the brackenbury family. Holme pierrepont hall is the earliest brick manor house in nottinghamshire. During the american civil war, pierrepont was a democrat, although he supported president.
Holme pierrepont hall nottingham 2020 all you need to. Holme pierrepont hall is a grade i listed medieval hall. Then why not explore nottingham on this selfguided treasure hunt themed treasure trail. It is ideal as a funeral wake venue holding up to 200 at a reception style event. Find all the transport options for your trip from nottingham to holme pierrepont hall. Funeral venues in nottingham holme pierrepont hall funeral. Having graduated from yale in 1837, pierrepont studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1840.
Set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, the house is available to host your wedding, private party or corporate event with exclusive use of the house and grounds. Bhs also has a covid19 project that seeks to collect material, whether in. Albert pierrepoint was born on 30 march 1905 in clayton in the west riding of yorkshire. The definitive history of the pierrepont family, from domesday to dukedom and beyond, has now been completed after many years of research. Holme pierrepont hall is set in beautiful, tranquil surroundings on the edge of west bridgford within ten minutes of wilford crematorium and next door to st. Holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire genealogy heraldry and. The gardens remain open but there is no access to any of the house including the toilets. Heritage list entry summary for wall and gazebo at holme pierrepont hall. This is composed of a handful of houses, varied in size and type, many now taken over by people who work in nottingham. Holme is thought to be the site of a battle, said to have taken place in 903 or 904, during a civil war between two claimants to the throne of wessex after alfred the great died. Sir arthur eyre and margaret plumpton had 3 sons robert, harry, edmund and 4 daughters catherine, anne, margaret, joan, but all died young save anne eyre, who married sir thomas fitzherbert of norbury hall, and became the sole heiress of her father, inheriting padley hall on his death in the mid16th century. His grace was succeeded by his grandson, who leaving no issue, all his honours became extinct, but the estates passed to his nephew charles, second son of philip meadows, esq. Brooklyn historical society great hall, 128 pierrepont st. Originally the area was known only as holme, but later adopted the family surname as a suffix.
If the story is true which is here believed, a famous memory is enshrined in this village, delightful with quiet lanes, holly hedges, and great trees. Holme pierrepont hall nottingham all you need to know. Brooklyn historical society presents free on line events. Pierrepont was established in 1818 and is nestled between the town of canton and the town of colton. The best things to do in nyc this week, from philosophy to. The medieval lodgings are situated in the oldest part of the hall with a unique tudor ambience. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Perfect for small, themed weddings, these rooms can accommodate up to 40 seated guests. A grade i listed tudor manor house dating back to c. Find all the transport options for your trip from nottingham to holme pierrepont hall right here. The connection with holme pierrepont and bess of hardwick goes back to when her eldest daughter frances married sir henry pierrepont. Civil ceremonies holme pierrepont hall in nottingham. The dukedom was created on 10 august 1715 for his greatgrandson, evelyn pierrepont, 1st marquess of dorchester, who had succeeded as.
His son was prince hugh the great c900616956, duke of the franks, count of paris, orleans, and the vexin called the father of france. In the parkland stands holme pierrepont hall and the small but beautiful church of st edmond. Robert runs a very organised but friendly wedding venue at holme pierrepont hall along with the help of his wife and staff. Built in 1500 by sir william pierrepont, this crenellated structure. The brick south entrance range seen here dates from the early 16th century. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys history on this evening tour. Holme pierrepont hall, holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire. Read hall is a grade ii listed building in read, lancashire, england.
Further work was done on the hall when thoresby qv, their main residence since 1683, was being rebuilt in the 1860s. There is evidence that holme pierrepont was settled by farming communities at least as long ago as the neolithic era. The building is so beautiful and it has so much history. This guide to the history of the gardens will walk visitors through the varied landscape of the grounds, revealing the fascinating history hidden in each corner. The earldom was created on 25 july 1628 for robert pierrepont, 1st viscount newark. Holme pierrepont hall, holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire, ng12 2ld. Along the way she produced many more publications on other aspects of history.
A history of northumberland, in three parts internet archive. George fox pictured left travelled through the dales on his way to the northwest. Austwick hall books medium sized stock with a specialism in natural history, science and medicine books. We love holme pierrepont hall, its a brilliant place for a day trip whether you enjoy water activities or just taking in the scenery. A guided tour around the old hall offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating history of tatton park, its owners and tenants. Holme pierrepont civil ceremonies in nottingham holme. Austwick hall books lancaster united kingdom bookstore specializing in biology, medicine, natural history, science. Holme pierrepont hall is a medieval hall in holme pierrepont near nottingham. Built in 1500 by sir william pierrepont it is the earliest brick building in nottinghamshire and is still lived in by his descendants. Historic house available for weddings, seminars, dinners etc and regularly open to the public. I have worked with robert brackenbury on many occasions as a wedding photographer at holme pierrepont hall. Bennett pierrepont jack hanahan bennett pierrepont jack, long time resident of under oaks, yeamans hall club, hanahan, sc, died tuesday, april 26th at.
Situated within 270 acres of country park, the caravan and campsite at holme pierrepont country park, home of the national water sports centre offers an ideal location for water sports, holidays and access into nottingham city centre. We can seat a maximum of around 100 down to eat in the long gallery. This page was last edited on 20 september 2018, at. Follow your guide to three of nottinghams atmospheric, historical drinking dens, where you can enjoy special discounts on food and drink and listen to tales of castles, ghosts, highway robberies, and other lively anecdotes from bygone eras. Holme pierrepont hall is only ten minutes from the centre of nottingham but with its 30 acres of parkland and garden it feels miles away from anywhere. The house is set in parkland and gardens, ten or so minutes from the middle of nottingham, yet in a rural setting, as part of a hamlet that once was the centre of a large estate. Pierrepont town of pierrepont finding aid celebrations pierrepont celebration 1980 the ball of the season 1869 education education map of schools formation of central school 1941 education contracts 1917. Lady mary is today chiefly remembered for her letters, particularly her letters from travels to the ottoman empire, as wife to the british ambassador to turkey, which have been described by billie melman as the very first example of a secular. Holly lodge is a grade ii listed building in holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire, england.
The house itself is elegantly furnished with ancestral portraits and antique furniture. Don your best cosplay gear and zoom over to schomburg for the eighthannual black comic book festival, two days of panel discussions, film screenings. The history of holme pierrepont hall holme pierrepont hall is the family home of the brackenbury family, who are direct descendents of the pierrepont family who have lived on this site since 1280. The sheriff of nottinghamshire, derbyshire and the royal forests is a position established by the normans in england the sheriff is the oldest secular office under the crown. Historic house available for weddings, seminars, dinners etc and regularly open to. If you are the author of a local history book on nottinghamshire, submit a page in. The interior of the house is filled with portraits, regional furniture and personal possessions, still very much a family.
Robert brackenbury manage the house holme pierrepont hall. The society of friends quakers was founded by george fox in the 1650s. This hall family is traced to king robert i 866615923, of western francia later france and count of poitiers and paris and marquis of neustria and orleans. Towns and villages around nottingham holme pierrepont. Books and journals country life in 20 september, 1979 other register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in england, part 33 nottinghamshire, legal this building is listed under the planning listed buildings and conservation areas act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Steeped in history, holme pierrepont hall is a the perfect venue for your wedding a romantic and atmospheric venue in a secluded countryside setting. Holme pierrepont is a hamlet located 5 miles 8km south of the city of nottingham in. Holme pierrepont hall, a stunning tudor manor house and home to the brackenbury family, is hosting its 25th charity christmas fair this november.
Things to do in nottingham holme pierrepont treasure trail. Holme pierrepont hall, nottingham events ents24 tickets. Holme pierrepont hall is the family home of the brackenbury family, who are direct descendents of the pierrepont family who have lived on this site since 1280. The beeches is situated down a quiet country lane on the outskirts of nottingham and was first built as a small cottage called home farm cottage attached to the estate of the manvers family of holme pierrepont. The hall was built by sir william pierrepont around 1500, and inhabited by subsequent generations of the pierrepont family. Still lived in by descendents of the pierrepont family, the house was built in 1500 and is the oldest brick building in the county. Holme pierrepont hall and the title earl manvers passed from father to son to sydney, third earl manvers. Holme pierrepont hall, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting is a fascinating tudor house. Vox cofounder and political analyst ezra klein will discuss his new book by the same name, which reveals the structural and psychological forces. Holme pierrepont hall set in 30 acres of private parkland, the house is 3 miles from trent bridge and 5 miles from the centre of nottingham. Holme pierrepont hall historic exclusiveuse wedding. Holme pierrepont hall is a grade i listed building in holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire, england. The 10 closest hotels to holme pierrepont hall, nottingham. As you follow the trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure.
Holme pierrepont hall and gardens nottinghamshire holme. Edwards pierrepont march 4, 1817 march 6, 1892 was an american attorney, reformer, jurist, traveler, new york u. Children are always welcome and we cater for a variety of different reception styles and themes. Hall cottage and attached estate office is a grade ii listed building in holme pierrepont, nottinghamshire, england. Heritage list entry summary for holme pierrepont hall.
Booking essential please contact the hall if you wish to book a tour. Wedding receptions at holme pierrepont hall always bring family and friends together from intimate seated receptions to let your hair down parties and live bands. Nottingham to holme pierrepont hall 3 ways to travel via. The tudor manor house on the estate today dates back to 1500, with later additions and alterations having been made to the hall since then. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right signposted for the national watersports centre. The town is situated the short distance of 8 miles to canton and 9 miles to potsdam. The holme pierrepont hall house and gardens are open to the public on selected dates throughout the year and were delighted to announce that the gardens will now open to the public on wednesday afternoons, through the summer. Following his fathers peerage in 1628, henry was styled viscount newark. This place is situated in nottinghamshire county, east midlands, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 52 57 0 north, 1 5 0 west and its original name with diacritics is holme pierrepont.
Lady sibell argyles inherited holme pierrepont from her brother evelyn, fifth earl manvers in the early c20. At holme pierrepont hall, we only ever hold one wedding at a time so on your wedding day, you can enjoy exclusiveuse of the house and gardens with just you and your personally invited guests. Built as a manor house at the turn of the 15th century, the single storey great hall where you begin your tour, paints a hauntingly real image of early tudor life. Gamston village hall ng2 6nx the hall is located on old tollerton road in the heart of gamston parish and easily accessed by foot. House and garden open on selected dates throughout the year and for weddings, events and seminars. Holme pierrepont hall is an exclusive use wedding and event venue, situated in a secluded 30 acre estate, just a few minutes from trent bridge in nottingham. Henry pierrepont marquess of dorchester the eldest son and heir of sir robert pierrepont, henry was baptised at mansfield and educated at emmanuel college, cambridge from 1624. To purchase a particular item, please follow the instructions on that page. Holme pierrepont hall is 3 miles from trent bridge, off the a6011 radcliffe road, just before it joins the a52 nottingham to grantham road. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys history on. Sk 63 nw holme pierrepont holme pierrepont hall drive north side 370 holme pierrepont hall 12.
Holme was the old danish word for a riverside meadow. The town of pierrepont is a quaint community located in st. Radcliffe on trent local history society posts facebook. Holme pierrepont hall nottingham 2020 all you need to know. We offer a simple venue hire pricing structure, which varies depending on the day and month in which you choose to get married.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. St edmunds church next door was the perfect church to get married and with holme pierrepont hall so close, it made the whole day flow without any interruptions. A grade i listed tudor manor house set in a stunning 30 acre estate near nottingham. Meanwhile, these cultures frequently remain misunderstood at best and. It has online access to exhibitions and is presenting some free online programs, the earliest of which is this thursday, april 30. Holme pierrepont hall wedding venue nottingham country. There are some references to a hall in old documents but not much information regarding this. In 2012 the family relocated to wetherby in yorkshire where pam lived in a nursing home. Holme pierrepont hall country house wedding venues. Holme pierrepont hall wedding venue nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire history arthur mee, the kings england. Formerly the sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct. This section lists some of the wide range of nottinghamshire local history books available for you to buy. Duke of kingstonuponhull was a title in the peerage of great britain, with the title earl of kingstonuponhull being a title in the peerage of england.
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