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Gawthorpe Hall was built between 1600 and 1605 for the Shuttleworth family, who by then had been at Gawthorpe for over 200 years. The family owned Gawthorpe until 1970, when the house and grounds were given to the National Trust. It is now leased to Lancashire County Council.
Between 1850 and 1852 the Hall was restored "in a sympathetic Elizabethan style" for Sir James Shuttleworth, by leading architect Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament. The Hall that you see today shows Barry's designs recreated in the principal rooms.
Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Collections
The Hon. Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth (1886-1967) was the last member of the family to live at Gawthorpe and it was here that she formed the nationally important textile collection. The Hon.Rachel was particularly skilled in the art of embroidery and lacemaking, and was eager to impart her immense knowledge to others through the medium of examples collected in her lifetime.These were not intended as museum pieces but as aids to practical study. The collections are of interest to everyone, containing historical and contemporary textiles and needlework from a variety of global cultures. Opportunities for private study can be arranged by the Trustees of the Collections at the Hall by telephoning 1282 773 963.
Lancashire County Museum service to Schools
Role play for Key Stage Two children. Through role play and "hands-on" sessions children learn about the work of the lowly servant while gaining an insight into how a grand Victorian house was organised and run. These sessions are available from 10.00am each day during normal term time. For further information and booking form please telephone.Additional information:
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
Hall:Easter to end October 1.00pm - 5.00pm, every day except Monday & Friday but open Good Friday and Bank Holiday Mondays. (Last admissions 4.30pm) Gardens:All year, daily from 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Hall:Adult £4.00; Accompanied Children Free; Concession £3.00. Gardens: Free. Free to National Trust members. Groups by prior arrangement. |
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Directions
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Eastern outskirts of Padiham, on the North side of A671. Bus: Frequent services from Burnley. Rail: Burnley Barracks & Burnley Manchester Road. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Queen Street Mill and Textile Museum
(4 Miles)*
Bringing Steam Powered Weaving to Life at Queen Street Mill - Lancashire's last 19th century steam powered weaving mill is packed full of sights, sounds and smells to stimulate the senses. |
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Haworth Art Gallery
(5 Miles)*
Originally called Hollins Hill, the Gallery is a Tudor-style Edwardian house designed and built for William Haworth and his sister Anne in 1909 by Walter Brierley, FSA of York. It is now Accrington's art gallery. |
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Rossendale Museum
(7 Miles)*
Rossendale Museum is housed in a 19th century mill owner's residence built in 1840 for the Hardman family, overlooking their woollen mill at New Hall Hey |
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