Located in the heart of Bradford, West Yorkshire, Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the area, its story is said to begin as far back as 1086, when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book under the ownership of a man named Sindi. Over the centuries, it passed through the hands of prominent families, including the Bollings, who left their mark by constructing the Hall’s first tower, and the Tempests, who expanded […]
Perched amidst the picturesque scenery in South Wales, Llancaiach Fawr embodies the vibrant legacy of the Tudor period. Constructed in 1530 by Colonel Edward Pritchard, this Tudor-style manor was strategically built on the remnants of a medieval castle. The Pritchard family, descended from Welsh royalty, wielded power and influence, with Colonel Pritchard himself playing a key role in local battles during the civil war. This manor, divided into sections for military and familial purposes, was […]
Nestled in the historic Old Chapel Yard in Carmarthenshire, Wales, Penuel Chapel stands as a tribute to centuries of religious dedication and architectural evolution. With the chapel’s origins dating back to 1757 when preacher, Stephen Davies, founded the initial chapel across the road, it gained formal recognition by the Baptist Association in 1778. As the congregation flourished, funds were raised to secure its current site in 1786, leading to a series of extensions and rebuilds. […]
Beechworth Asylum, once known as, Mayday Hills Psychiatric Hospital is a decommissioned ‘lunatic’ Asylum nestled on the outskirts of the rural Victorian town of Beechworth. The 200-acre site was chosen based on the belief that its altitude held the power to purify patients of their ailments. Beechworth Asylum was established in 1867 under Superintendent Thomas Dick. Over its 128-year existence, this ominous institution swelled to its peak, housing a total of 1,200 patients, alongside a […]