The image attached is "Bay Window in Hall, Bramhall, Cheshire" by Joseph Nash. The print was originally published in "The Mansions of England in the Olden Time" in 1841.
Bramall Hall, Stockport, Chesire, England
Bramhall, Stockport, Chesire, England. Constructed in the 15th century, it now belongs to the city of Stockport. It was enlarged in the 1590's and again circa 1610. By 1833 this manor was restored.
Bramall Hall is one of the classic Cheshire Black and White timber framed houses and it was home to the Davenport family for three centuries. It was built in the 15th century, enlarged in the 1590s and 1609 to form a quadrangle. One side of the quadrangle was demolished in the late 18th century and the house was extensively restored in 1833. It is now owned by Stockport, England, and is open to visitors throughout the year.
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William DAVENPORT
William DAVENPORT was born in 1472 in Bramhall, Cheshire. He died in 1541 in Bramhall, Cheshire. Bramall Hall is surrounded by 70 acres of beautiful parkland, Bramhall Hall is a superb example of a Cheshire Black and White timber-framed manor house, dating from the 14th century. It was enlarged in the 1590s and 1609 to form a quadrangle. One side of the quadrangle was demolished in the late 18th century and the house was extensively restored in 1833. It is now owned by Stockport and is open to visitors throughout the year.
William DAVENPORT was born in 1472 in Bramhall, Cheshire. He died in 1541 in Bramhall, Cheshire. Bramall Hall is surrounded by 70 acres of beautiful parkland, Bramhall Hall is a superb example of a Cheshire Black and White timber-framed manor house, dating from the 14th century. It was enlarged in the 1590s and 1609 to form a quadrangle. One side of the quadrangle was demolished in the late 18th century and the house was extensively restored in 1833. It is now owned by Stockport and is open to visitors throughout the year.
Around 1070 the Bramale estates were given by William the Conqueror to Hamo de Masci, the first Baron of Durham Massey. In the 12th century it passed from the Masseys to Mathew de Bromale (believed to have been a relation). It remained in this family until the late 14th century when it passed to the Davenports through marriage. It remained within the Davenport family for a further 500 years. On the death of William Davenport in 1869 the Hall was passed to his son John William Handley Davenport. It was then leased to Wakefield Christy, a member of a
well-known Stockport hatting firm. When the lease expired the contents were sold and the Furniture dispersed of. The Hall was now owned by a Manchester property development firm and remained empty until 1883 when it was purchased by Charles Henry Nevill.
well-known Stockport hatting firm. When the lease expired the contents were sold and the Furniture dispersed of. The Hall was now owned by a Manchester property development firm and remained empty until 1883 when it was purchased by Charles Henry Nevill.
Bramall Hall is a superb example of a 'Cheshire Black and White' timber framed manor house, with origins dating back to Medieval England. The property is lovingly cared for and presents the visitor with a marvellous historic record spanning six centuries.
Journeying through the house will give you a glimpse into Bramall Hall's fascinating history - beautiful Tudor rooms with spectacular plaster ceilings, a wonderful 16th century embroidered table carpet and wall paintings, plus many fine examples of architecture, furniture and paintings from different periods.
The house is set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland which has been landscaped in the style of Capability Brown. The park features two lakes, woodland walks, gardens and a toddlers play area.
All in all, Bramall Hall is a wonderful place to host a special occasion, attend an event, or enjoy a leisurely outing exploring the historic Hall and its beautiful parkland.
William DAVENPORT and Blanch WARBURTON were married about 1520 in Arley, Cheshire.
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William Davenport (1472-1542) 5th Lord of Bramhall
Note 1: About the elder William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, from George Ormerod, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, incorporated with a republication of King's Vale Royal and Leycester's Cheshire Antiquities (2nd ed., revised and enlarged by Thomas Helsby, Esquire: George Routledge and Sons, Ludgate Hill, London, 1882), vol. 3, p. 825:
Note 1: About the elder William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, from George Ormerod, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, incorporated with a republication of King's Vale Royal and Leycester's Cheshire Antiquities (2nd ed., revised and enlarged by Thomas Helsby, Esquire: George Routledge and Sons, Ludgate Hill, London, 1882), vol. 3, p. 825:
"V. William DAVENPORT, Esquire, eldest surviving son, and thus found heir, first occurs 15 hen. VIII as son and heir apparent of William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, senior, in a recovery of that date by which he obtained of William Premer 2 messuages, and 80 acres in Bromhall. (Plea Rolls, m. 12 d.) He had a writ of exemption, in Dec. 1539, from serving on juries, &c. (Rec. Ro. 31 & 32 H. VIII) and made his will June 1 1541, directing hus burial in the lady chapel in Stopforde church, on the south side, where his ancestors were buried. He also directs his "haire lomys" to be given to his son, "according to ye custome of this countie of Chesshyre," and that mass should be celebrated, by an honest priest, for his soul, and the souls of his father, mother, ancestors, and all Christians in Stopford church and the "chappell of Bromall" for a year. Among other specific bequests are pieces of armour to his sons John and Hummfrey DAMPORTE. [See Lanc. and Chesh. wills, Chet. So. Pub. vol. i.]
"Inq. p. m. 33 Hen. VIII. William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, Esquire held lands in Sydenhall, and c. as in the preceding inquisitions; and lands in Dockenfield, Hale, Macclesfield, Upton, and Weston, and held also the manor of Bromhall from Edward, Earl of Derby, George BOOTH, esq. and Robert Chauntrell, gent. as of their manor of Dunham (Masey, in socage) by the render of XXXVIIIs. IVd.; Val. XLI£. XIIs. XId. Died Oct. 29, anno p'd'to. William DAVENPORT son and heir [aged 20 years, 10 months, and 29 days, who had been married to Margaret, daughter of George BOTHE, for three years.] Val. tot. [£96. 18s. 5d., not] LXXV£. IIs. VId."
Note 2: About the elder William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, from George Ormerod, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, incorporated with a republication of King's Vale Royal and Leycester's Cheshire Antiquities (2nd ed., revised and enlarged by Thomas Helsby, Esquire: George Routledge and Sons, Ludgate Hill, London, 1882), vol. 3, p. 827:
"William DAVENPORT of BROMEHALL, Esquire son and heir, aet. 46 or 56 (most probably 56) 1528, exemption from serving on juries, &c. 1539 Dec., ob. 1541. Inq. p. m. 20 Hen. 8."
Note 3: About Blanche WARBURTON of ARLEY, the wife of William DAVENPORT of BROMHALL, from George Ormerod, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, incorporated with a republication of King's Vale Royal and Leycester's Cheshire Antiquities (2nd ed., revised and enlarged by Thomas Helsby, Esq.: George Routledge and Sons, Ludgate Hill, London, 1882), vol. 3, p. 827:
"Blanche, daughter of Sir John WARBERTON of ARLEY, kt. living a widow, 1542."
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