It is a rectory undischarged, which stands in the kings books thus, morley st. It is not clear if this church was ever a member of the established. Morley old hall is a stunning elizabethan and iconic grade i listed country home defended by an anglo saxon moat and steeped in mystery. The manorhouse, and ancient seat of the sedleys, is in st. This huge 1996 anthology contains seven papers by stuart hall, three interview and sixteen papers by the most famous former. Ancient history, classical studies, history, economic history. Portia robson estate manager morley old hall linkedin. Morley old hall, wymondham, norfolk venue details venuefinder. It is built to a ushaped floor plan in two storeys with two storeys of attics. A lthough morley old hall has an air of great antiquity, it is a warm, family home. Approved venues for weddings in norfolk norfolk county council.
This article is based on a local history zine that helen has previously created that zine is reproduced below, along with some photographs of the church, as taken by helen in 2018. This elizabethan house is mentioned in a number of reference books, and it is clear why. Collectible memorabilia vintage photographs are a great collectible. The hall itself was designed by sir jonathan sedley an architect to both henry vii and henry viii, started in 1545 and it remained in the sedley family until 1790s. In the book the history of morley published in 1830, norrison scatchard wrote this about gildersomes old hall. Book now online booking please tell us if you are interested in booking accommodation and how many people, or if youd like a quote for an event or wedding. Peter wymondham nr18 9tt including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye. He is the author of nine scholarly and student books. Morley old hall is a grade ilisted moated manor house built in the sixteenth century in the village of morley saint peter, some twelve miles from the cathedral city of norwich, norfolk, england the house was created circa 1600 by john sedley, an architect to henry vii. Neville morley is professor of classics and ancient history at the university of exeter. Morley old hall is a grade i listed moated manor house built in the sixteenth century in the village of morley saint peter, some twelve miles from the cathedral city of norwich, norfolk, england. Owning this 16th century manor house presented a unique.
Probable that there was a church on the site since the days of the domesday book but this was likely replaced around 1650 by the chapel which existed till the 19th century. Morley was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1087 but it was a relatively isolated village up until the time of the industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. Morley old hall is a grade ilisted moated manor house built in the sixteenth century in the village of morley saint peter, some twelve miles from the cathedral. Owning this 16th century manor house presented a unique problem. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of morley hall. Morley old hall, a grade i listed elizabethan house is a regal home enclosed. A moment in history is a great addition to any collection. Went to victoria road infants school then cross hall school headmaster was mr wolfenden my teacher mr groves. The poem my changing town, written by a morley lady, sums up the kind of memories which must not be lost. Morleys hall, a moated hall converted to two houses, is situated at grid reference on morleys lane, on the edge of astley moss in astley, greater manchester, england.
It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century on the site of a medieval timber house. It also gave its name to morelei wapentac, a wapentake which probably met at tingley the town was later famous for its textile industry, notably the cloth, shoddy, which was. Morley photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The house was created circa 1600 by john sedley, an architect to henry vii. Morley town hall is a municipal facility with a clock tower in morley, west yorkshire, england. A grade i elizabethan moated hall available as a wedding venue and also offering. Morley is first mentioned in the domesday book in 1086 as morelege, morelei and moreleia. Morley hall photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
In the kitchen are the original exposed beams made from ships timbers, a slate floor and a wonderful hand made. This book provides a representative selection of halls enormously influential writings on. An original piece of history in your home or your office. The hall is a grade ii listed building and the moat a scheduled ancient monument. Use zoopla to view property details for morley old hall morley st. History morley is first mentioned in the domesday book in 1086 as morelege. A brief history of morley churches the secret library. To mark the refurbishment of morley library as morley community hub, assistant community librarian, helen thomson, presents a brief history of the saint marysinthewood church of morley. Alison and richard warden were entranced by morley old hall in norfolk they bought the 16th century manor house and lovingly restored the crumbling estate. Many of us have boxes of old photographs, postcards, diaries and other items of local historical interest hidden away in. With thanks to barrywesterman246 for this memory of morley. You should always confirm registrars are available before you book your venue. After the town secured borough status in 1885, the first mayor of morley, joseph schofield, ran a design competition for a new town hall. Three basic industries textiles, coalmining and quarrying grew and dominated the area for much of the time though textiles were the most important and more enduring.