Shibden Hall

Shibden Hall near Halifax dates back to 1420 people who lived and worked here, including the noted diarist Anne Lister (1791 - 1840). Shibden Hall’s architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history.
The adjacent 17th century aisled barn and workshops displays different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers and has a recreated brewhouse and inn.
The Hall is surrounded by the beautifully restored gardens and estate that forms Shibden Park.

[Denise Wood]

Such ancient history for me!!! Love the architecture :) fav

[Dianne]

A lovely building and great image to show it off.

[Angie]

That's a lovely building, your photo certainly does it justice.

[Babs]

Fabulous architecture, a real mix of styles through the ages. Sounds like a really interesting place to visit.

[Peter]

@gilbertwood Thank you for your lovely comment and Fav Denise, currently there is no access to the Aisled Barn or Folk Museum until the end of October 2017 due to maintenance works will have to return later:)

[Peter]

@dide Thank you for your comment Dianne, fortunately its only 6km from my home so tend to visit when in need of inspiration:)

[Peter]

@angiedanielle24 Thank you Angie for finding the time to comment its appreciated

[Peter]

@onewing Thank you for your comment Babs you may be interested to know Shibden Hall will be the focus of a new BBC drama series written by Sally Wainwright, exploring the life of Anne Lister (1791 - 1840) and those who lived in the Hall and Estate. The series, entitled 'Gentleman Jack' will be filmed in 2018 and will be aired on BBC and HBO:)

[Henri Russell]

Quite a mix of designs.

[Peter]

@henrir Thanks Henri its amazing how some parts are almost 600 years old:)