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Bolling Hall, Bradford

Bolling Hall is Grade I listed as "the most substantial surviving [medieval building] in Bradford" (list entry 1299398). Originally two probably 14th century towers, enlarged c.1660 (see listing for more detail). It is now owned by Bradford Council and open to the public as a local history museum.

A note on the name: the hall is situated in the Bowling district of Bradford. Bolling was an ancient place name but the spelling had changed to Bowling by the 18th century, probably reflecting local pronunciation, although the hall retains the ancient spelling (see Wikipedia entry for a more detailed history). A similar change can be seen in the Forest of Bowland, still pronounced locally as 'bolland'.

by Stephen Craven

Created: Sat, 30 Oct 2021, Updated: Sat, 30 Oct 2021

17 images use this description: (all images taken in 2021)

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: rhododendron flower by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: steps from Bowling Hall Road by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: north side by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: cycle park by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: south window by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: avenue of trees by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: ruin by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: rhododendrons by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: pink flowers by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: car park by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: urinal by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: gardens by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: west well by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: south side by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: east well by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: blocked doorway by Stephen Craven

SE1731 : Bolling Hall: bed chamber by Stephen Craven

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