Bolling Hall, Bradford facts for kids
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The original front
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| General information | |
| Location | Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°46′44″N 1°44′19″W / 53.77889°N 1.73861°W (grid reference SE1731) |
| Owner | City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council |
| Designations | Grade I listed |
Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Today, it is a museum and a place where people can learn. The building is about one mile from the center of Bradford. It sits in an area that is now like a suburb.
Before the Industrial Revolution, Bradford was a small town. It was hard to defend because it was in a valley. But Bolling Hall is on a hillside. This gave it a good view and a strong position. The oldest part of the building is from the 14th century. Some people think it was a peel tower. These were small, strong towers built for defense.
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Bolling Hall has a long and interesting history. It has been owned by different families over hundreds of years. In 1912, the building was given to Bradford Corporation. Three years later, in 1915, it opened as a museum. This means many people can now visit and learn about its past.
A Look Back in Time
The land where Bolling Hall stands was first mentioned in a very old book. This book was called the Domesday Book. It was written in 1086. At that time, a man named Sindi owned the land. Later, it was controlled by a powerful family, the de Lacys.
By 1316, the Bolling family owned the estate. They kept it until the late 1400s. Then, the Tempest family took over. They owned Bolling Hall until 1649. After that, the estate changed hands many times. It was rented out to different people for a while.
Bolling Hall During the Civil War
Bolling Hall played a part in the English Civil War. This war happened in England in the 1600s. In 1643, there was a big fight in Bradford. Bolling Hall became a base for the Royalists. These were the King's supporters.
Bradford itself mostly supported Parliament. The Royalists won the fight and took control of the town. People worried that the winners would harm the town's people. At the museum, you can often see things from the English Civil War. This includes a special mask of Oliver Cromwell. He was a very important leader for Parliament.
Changes Over the Years
In the 1700s, parts of Bolling Hall were updated. This happened after a fire. An architect named John Carr helped with these changes. He made parts of the house more modern for that time.
In 1952, Bolling Hall was given a special title. It became a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical building. It is protected so it can be kept for future generations.
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The kitchen of Bolling Hall
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Bolling Hall
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in City of Bradford
- Listed buildings in Bradford (Bowling and Barkerend Ward)
- Battle of Adwalton Moor
