Title: | Aston Hall, Long Gallery |
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Description: |
21/06/10 Aston Hall Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6JD One of the last great houses built in the Jacobean style, Aston Hall is a magnificent 17th century red-brick mansion situated in a picturesque public park on the north side of Birmingham. Built between 1618 and 1635 for Sir Thomas Holte and home to James Watt Junior from 1817-1848, Aston Hall is steeped in history, hear how it was besieged during the English Civil War, received royalty and inspired an author. A grade I listed building, the Hall is restored to its former Jacobean splendour and is hugely popular with visitors of all ages. |
Keywords: |
Jacobean, Birmingham Museums Trust/Aston Hall, Long Gallery, Architecture |
Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |