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Hall i' th' Wood is an early 16th-century manor house in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is currently used as a museum by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
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SIDE ENTRANCE AND ARCHWAY
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GREAT ARCHITECTURE AND DETAILS
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STEPS DOWN TO THE GARDEN
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SIDE ARCHWAY AND DOOR
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Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum started life as a rich merchant’s home during the mid-17th century. Years later the building was split into several rented dwellings and, whilst living in one of these with his family, Samuel Crompton famously invented the Spinning
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SMALL GARDENS
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Hall i' th' Wood is an early 16th-century manor house
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CLOSE UP DETAIL OF TIMBERS
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CLOSE UP OF BUILDING
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SIDE VIEW OF BUILDING
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Entry is free so I can see no reason not to visit this important piece of history. It doesn't take long to walk around but it is interesting and I would recommend a visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. It is a shame Bolton Council don't do more to prom
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VIEW FROM THE HILL AND GRASSES
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HALL I THE WOOD CLOSE UP DETAIL
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FIREPLACE AND COOKING POT
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FIREPLACE IN THE GREAT HALL
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BRICK FIREPLACE
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WEATHER VANE
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SMALLER SPINNING WHEEL
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LARGE SPINNING WHEEL
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INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY ROOM
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FIREPLACE AND ROCKING CHAIRS
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WALL TOOLS
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The box mangle is said to have been invented in the 17th century. It consisted of a heavy frame containing a large box filled with rocks, resting on a series of long wooden rollers
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Once again Samuel was in debt and working from home as cottage producer. He wove intricate cloths that were too expensive to be commercially viable and again, his designs were stolen and lesser quality versions were made at more competitive prices.
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POTS AND JUG ABOVE THE FIREPLACE
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GRAND CLOCK AND FIREPLACE IN BEDROOM
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THE OAK TESTER BED
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NOTES ON THE BEDROOM
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THE OAK CHEST
