Winstanley Stables - Wigan - Aug 2012
Winstanley Hall is situated on the
south-western side of Wigan.It was built in 1595.James Banks,a goldsmith from London, bought the estate for £3100.It has been in the hands of the Banks family ever since.This family also owns land in Scotland.Coal was mined on the Winstanley estate from 1507.At the peak of production,6 pits were in operation.Much of the estate is rented out to tenants for farming.Captain James Banks,the last occupier of the hall,died recently, leaving the 80 room house empty.The gardens now lie derelict and the house is for sale.There is no scope for development of the estate,since the house is a listed building. http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...leyStables.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...creptin/WH.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...eptin/WH13.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH4.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH5.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH6.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...eptin/WH15.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...eptin/WH12.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...eptin/WH14.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH2.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...eptin/WH11.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH7.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH8.jpg http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...reptin/WH9.jpg Thanks for Looking... |
Nothings changed!
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the stables look in better condition than the house :)
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Was there recently, a decent mooch!
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