Although much has changed in its remarkable history. Ours is a deliberately small prep school with classes of typically up to 20 children. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Barlborough hall school is a vibrant coeducational preparatory school in the catholic tradition,welcoming and catering for the needs of children aged 311 from all denominations, under the trusteeship of the jesuits, in a happy environment. Barlborough hall site doomsday book on derbyshire photographs of. Time from main hall required book period main hall not required 90 mins 2 hours 2 hours 30 mins 3 hours 3 hours 30 mins 4 hours 4 hours 30 mins 5 hours 5 hours 30 mins 6 hour 6 hours 30 mins 7 hour 7 hours 30 mins 8 hour required. Barlborough hall, derbyshire architectural history.
This had been the rodes family seat for 300 years as the result of the marriage. Like heath hall one could walk around the hall as all of the rooms were in a square around an open central court. The weather held as some 1,200 people turned out for the event that also featured childrens craft and games, gift and food stalls. Barlborough hall listed grade i was built 15834 for francis rodes. Barlborough the barlborough hall documents 195602 oakley, r. Barlborough hall was built in 1584 by sir francis rodes. This article examines the architectural evolution of barlborough hall from its construction in 1583 to the present day, using a number of previously unpublished documents, mostly from the lockerlampson collection. Bank close house, hasland road in the nineteenth century, bank close house was the private home of william drabble, his family and servants. He was due to marry the daughter of the house, who, hearing of his death, rushed back to barlborough hall and then threw herself from the battlements. Embroidered with school crest book bag in navy made in 450d fabric with. Barlborough hall was built in 15831584 by sir francis rodes of staveley woodthorpe where he lived with his 1st wife then 2nd wife. Barlborough hall, an edifice in the tudor style, is the seat of w.
Francis rodes also built hickleton hall c1580 and great houghton hall near barnsley. As well as the general development of the five parishes, the book includes detailed accounts of the medieval castle at bolsover, the mansion built on the site of the castle by the cavendish family of welbeck in the seventeenth century, and barlborough hall, a late sixteenthcentury prodigy house built by a successful elizabethan lawyer. Historic derbyshire village which includes many walks and eateries. Uniform shop mount st marys college and barlborough. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of barlborough hall. Barlborough hall school barlborough hall school is a vibrant coeducational preparatory school in the catholic tradition,welcoming and catering for the needs of children aged 311 from all denominations, under the trusteeship of the jesuits, in a happy environment. The crenellations were also added as well as family crests. The grounds of barlborough hall school in derbyshire were transformed at the weekend with birds of prey, horse riding, a dog show, gruffalo trail and more crowds descended on barlborough hall school on saturday for the second annual barlborough country fair. Visitors can browse through documents, photographs and displays representing the life and history of the local community.
Mount st marys college school in session open morning mount st marys college is a vibrant and thriving day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 1118. Increase your radius to see more recent local stories. Pastscape barlborough hall is one of the most interesting elizabethan smaller country houses. Dated 1583 on the porch and 1584 on the great chamber overmantel. Books about barlborough hall area browse 22 photo books on barlborough hall and the surrounding area. Barlborough hall, derbyshire, was built by francis rodes, esq. Baker, rodes, francis 152451589, oxford dictionary of national biography hereafter odnb online version accessed january 2008. Barlborough hall, chesterfield, derbyshire, england barlborough hall, a grade i listed 16thcentury country house, located in barlborough. In the parish church is the monument of german pole, of parkhall, who died in 16867. You can still search for inspection reports from inspections that took place before the end of february 2020. The boys and the staff took up residence at the college for two terms but were reinstated at barlborough in time for the start of the summer term in 1940. History lessons are set to take on new meaning at derbyshires barlborough hall school as reflections magazine august 1, 2014. Books and journals girouard, m, robert smythson and the elizabethan country house, 1983, 1205 pevsner, n, williamson, e, the buildings of england. Barlborough hall quarry dam wood ingdale wood hi g h s t r e e t w a r d l a n e d c e a b g h 4.
It is a great place to meet, relax and enjoy time by yourself or mixing with others. Facilities include disabled access and toilets, kitchen and wifi. Open well staircase with two heavy turned balusters per tread. The domesday book records the fact that two warriors accompanying william the conqueror, will emus and hugh by name, were granted, doubtless as a reward for their services, the moiety of rodes.
Barlborough hall school independent schools inspectorate. Southern entrance to barlborough hall eastern entrance of barlborough hall. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. History of barlborough, in bolsover and derbyshire map. Xv sir john rodes, eldest son of judge francis rodes and his first wife, elizabeth sanford, was born 1562 and died 16 sept. The village is near junction 30 of the m1 motorway and is about five miles north of bolsover. With a short account of its parent college mount st marys college, spinkhill by peter mcardle isbn. Picture taken by hillary kenworthy, niece of bill rhodes. I went to barlborough primary school and so did my brother until my family moved to the u.
Barleburg is mentioned in the domesday book and the villages documented history goes back over a thousand years. By the time of the domesday book wingerworth is documented as wingreurde at which time it was owned by the crown. Barlborough, an extensive village and a parish in derbyshire, near the chesterfield canal, 2 miles e of eckington railway station, and 8 ne of chesterfield. Barlborough hall the hall today is used as barlborough hall school the preparatory school for the nearby mount st marys college and has long had the reputation from its students of being haunted. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. To book either the village hall or the little school the web booking forms can now be used click here for the village hall or click here for the little school if you have any other questions you can use the contact form by clicking here barlborough civic trust is a charitable organisation responsible for the running of the two public buildings, barlborough village hall and the. Alternatively, uniform can be bought by visiting the. The living is a rectory in the diocese of lichfield. Embroidered with school crest boys blazer navy barlborough hall school msm. The unique golden gate memorial standing on the high street is a lasting memorial to william hadfield rodes and his wife sophie. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
It also discusses a painting in the british library which indicates that the house was once prefaced by ranges of forecourt buildings, and it outlines the various. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 3,018, increasing to 3,261 at the 2011 census. We will not be publishing reports during this time. Robert smythson is reported as being the architect. It is within easy travelling distance of sheffield, chesterfield. Staircase hall in the centre of the house, originally open, with threelight mullioned and mullioned and transomed windows. Barlborough hall parents association home facebook. Barlborough village hall, barlborough, derbyshire is suitable for business meetings, family parties, fitness classes, performances and lunch clubs. A survey of the year 1630, describes three parks in barlborough, containing altogether about 400 acres of land. Media in category barlborough hall the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Barlborough hall school became an independent catholic day school, in the jesuit tradition. Barlborough hall barlborough heritage and resource centre. Parents association for barlborough hall who organise various activities and social events to fund projects at the school. Harry potter books found in skip go up for auction.
Uniform shop mount st marys college and barlborough hall school. Barlborough barlborough is situated off junction 30 of the m1. The school is based at barlborough hall, a grade i listed 16thcentury country house, located in barlborough, chesterfield. Parish of barlborough park street barlborough hall school barlborough hall formerly listed as barlborough hall ward lane 19. Barlborough hall, barlborough 1108972 historic england. Derbyshire, 1978, 8 other all maps reproduced in alan baxter and associates 1992 estate map, 1723 barlborough hall alan baxter and associates 1992 country life, 8 27 october 1900, pp 52834 map showing a proposed drain, c 1590.
History the school is based at barlborough hall, a grade i listed 1 16thcentury country house, located in barlborough, chesterfield, derbyshire, england. It is an unusual square tudor mansion with octagonal turrets at each corner. For 200 years, the ghost of a grey lady, occasionally reported to be blue, has been seen walking the halls and corridors of the building. A passage was created between the hall and the servants quarters and the kitchens moved. Free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity.
Our dds are 6 and 9 years old, so coming in from state education after a disappointing experience. Barlborough hall is a flourishing independent day school for girls and boys. Barlborough old hall is a grade ii listed building in barlborough, derbyshire, england. Barlborough hall school became an independent catholic day school, in the jesuit tradition, around 1939. The entrance hall has early c19 gothic fireplace, doors and shutters. Metioned in domesday book and lived around nottingham during time of richard i. The shop at barlborough hall school is open on wednesday from 2.
Originally built by sir francis rodes see rodes baronets circa 158384, 2 as the family seat, the hall s elizabethan design is attributed to robert smythson, one of a noted. Barlborough hall, barlborough 10065 historic england. Barlborough heritage and resource centre barlborough hall. We lived at 12 westbridge rd during that time frame. The school is now the preparatory school for mount st marys college at spinkhill, 2. Nestled within the beautiful barlborough hall, itself set within a sprawling, idyllic parkland perfect for our welly walks we have the most fabulous nursery. Our school inspections have been deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic. The rodes family of barlborough hall had a strong influence on the parish for three hundred years. The design of the mansion is attributed to english architect robert smythson, the man also behind hardwick hall, longleat house and wollaton hall.
Property details for barlborough old hall park street. Barlborough village hall was opened in october 1993 by sir reresby sitwell and dennis skinner mp. In september 1868, the family of joseph bright was paying a visit to the house and, as a result of an altercation, the brights coachman, george kelk, was murdered. Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as.
The shop is open for appointments only during the summer holiday. Built for sir francis rodes, a judge in the court of common pleas and patronized by the earl of shrewsbury. Bolsover and adjoining parishes victoria county history 9781904356431. H baslow baslow shepherds book 1992 noyce, r baslow. The parish of barlborough barlborough 1 s t b a r l b or. Originally built by sir francis rodes see rodes baronets circa 158384, 2 as the family seat, the halls elizabethan design is attributed to robert smythson, one of a noted family of architects.
Mount st marys spinkhill alumni, mount st marys college. Description country house built for sir francis rodes, a judge, and patronized by the earl of shrewsbury. Barlborough hall the gatehouse record gatehouse gazetteer. Smythson also designed nearby hardwick hall and barlborough hall. Hi, we attended a barlborough hall open morning recently, and were really impressed with the school and the head teachers presentation. There is no documentary evidence of the authorship of the design but it is widely accepted that it is the work of robert smythson who designed the earl of shrewsburys house at worksop. Francis was never to live in barlborough hall as he died in 1589 in staveley woodthorpe. Within the year barlborough hall was requisitioned by the british army for use during world war ii. In the great hall, above the fireplace, is the rodes mantle, depicting the statistics of sir francis two marriages. Originally built by sir francis rodes see rodes baronets circa 158384, as the family seat, the halls elizabethan design is attributed to robert smythson, one of a noted family of architects. The coffee shop is open every tuesday and thursday morning and is run by a group of volunteers on behalf of the civic trust for the benefit of people of barlborough.
An 1819 engraving of the house from neales views of seats. It has a post, money order, and telegraph office under chesterfield. Oct 09, 2014 barlborough hall, a grade i listed 16thcentury country house, located in barlborough. Principal building barlborough hall listed grade i was built 15834 for francis rodes. It was built with the collaboration of barlborough. Dorothy mately of ashover was immortalized in bunyans the life and death of mr badman 1680 aston near hope. This estate was found where the little village of rode is now situated, in the county of chester, near the present silkproducing center of. He inherited barlborough hall and was the first male heir to live there.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Barlborough is a village and civil parish in the bolsover district of derbyshire, england. Development of the english house froissart, volume 10, page 354. Barlborough hall, derbyshire architectural history cambridge core. Browse our selection of over 1243 hotels in barlborough eng. Call salli on 07423 194055 to book an appointment to have your child measured andor to place an order. He soldstavely woodthorpe to the countess of shrewsbury in 1599.
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