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Agecroft Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
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Agecroft Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311700 Agecroft Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: late 15th century manor house, home of the Langeley and Dauntsey families; fell into disrepair in late 19th century; sold at auction in 1925 to an American, Thomas C. Williams, Jr. who had it dismantled in 1926 and shipped the US, where it was reconstructed by the James River, in Virginia; view from the stableyard in its previous location at Pendlebury; photographed 1902/03;); © Country Life
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Country House Half Timbered House Of Tudor Medieval Architecture Mullion Mullioned Windows Tudor Dynasty Tudor Period Tudor Times Tudors Dynasty 15th 15 Xv Xvth Fifteenth Century
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This photograph captures the enchanting Agecroft Hall, a late 15th-century manor house that once stood in Pendlebury, England. The image is part of Giles Worsley's renowned book "England's Lost Houses" published in 2002. Agecroft Hall was the cherished home of the Langeley and Dauntsey families until it fell into disrepair during the late 19th century. However, its fate took an unexpected turn when it was sold at auction in 1925 to an American named Thomas C. Williams Jr. Determined to preserve its historic beauty, Williams had the entire structure dismantled in 1926 and shipped to Virginia in the United States. The photograph offers a glimpse into Agecroft Hall's former glory as it showcases the view from its stableyard before relocation. The medieval architecture with mullioned windows and half-timbered walls exudes a sense of grandeur and charm. Bridgeman Images' English photographer expertly captured this momentous piece of history dating back to Tudor times. With meticulous attention to detail, they immortalized Agecroft Hall's unique features through their lens. This print serves as a testament to both architectural marvels and historical preservation efforts worldwide. It invites viewers on a visual journey through time, reminding us of our shared heritage and inspiring us to cherish these cultural treasures for generations to come.
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