Tudor House Bramall Hall Interior design
Historical Homes

Tudor House: Bramall Hall

The Tudor time period brought a myriad of architectural styles and advances in building but is best remembered for the black and white half-timbered ‘post-and-beam’ construction that peppers European landscapes, particularly in England. Here is a look at one such example of a Tudor House: Bramhall Hall.

Tudor House Bramall Hall

Tudor House Bramall Hall Architecture

Tudor House Bramall Hall Hallway

Tudor House Bramall Hall Suit of Armour

Bramhall was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, with the oldest parts of the house dating back to the 14th century, and was significantly damaged during William the Conqueror’s Harrying of the North. With such an impressive history it is safe to say this Tudor build is entirely authentic. The foundations are made of stone and the oak timber is joined together with mortice and tenon joints and oak pegs, as any genuine Tudor hall is. Unsurprisingly this is a Grade 1 listed building and is set amongst 70 acres of parklands. 

Tudor House Bramall Hall Dining Hall

Tudor House Bramall Hall Fireplace Decor

Tudor House Bramall Hall Dressing Table

Though the style saw a revival in the 19th century, and continues to be used with ‘mock Tudor’ houses throughout the western world, an authentic Tudor build can be determined by it’s building materials (usually timber framing with wattle and daub filled between the wooden beams and painted white). The whole house is usually built around a central ‘hall’ where the fire pit was situated before being extended over the years. 

Tudor House Bramall Hall Interior design

Tudor House Bramall Hall Study Desk

Tudor House Bramall Hall Lady's Bedroom

Tudor House Bramall Hall Four Poster Bed

The interior of this Tudor build is floor-to-ceiling wood panelling throughout, with the area surrounding the central hall displaying the timber framing and white-painted wattle and daub. The furnishings are authentic to the house with occasional examples of later styles added in the 18th century.

Tudor House Bramall Hall Dining Room Window

Tudor House Bramall Hall Dining Room Servants Hatch

Tudor House Bramall Hall Downstairs

Tudor House Bramall Hall Lavendar Room

Tudor House Bramall Hall Maid's Bedroom

Tudor House Bramall Hall Servants Quarters

Tudor House Bramall Hall Larder

Tudor House Bramall Hall Apothecary

Tudor House Bramall Hall Kitchen Design

Tudor House Bramall Hall Kitchen

Bramall Hall is located within Stockport, in Greater Manchester and open to the public throughout the year. The whole house and grounds are available to view with the freedom to roam. Find out more about the house and how to plan a visit on the website here.

Tudor House Bramall Hall Downstairs Kitchen

Tudor House Bramall Hall Pantry shelves

 

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