Collage of vintage and modern objects including a black cat sleeping on a yellow fabric, an old arcade game machine, a classic car, framed portraits of women, a man riding a bicycle, a bust of a historical figure, a chimney emitting smoke, a woman in historical dress, and a bicycle on a gold decorative frame against a green background.

Bringing The Hall’s History to Life

Welcome to The Hall Herald, a blog dedicated to uncovering the rich history, hidden stories, and ongoing journey of The Hall. Explore the fascinating people, architecture, and events that have shaped the history of The Hall.

The Hall 04/11/2021 The Hall 04/11/2021

The Great Western Railway Boundary Post

Marking their territory … the GWR on The Hall Estate, Bradford on Avon.

The Hall 22/08/2021 The Hall 22/08/2021

Women During War

The Hall was requisitioned as a hospital for evacuee mothers in 1944. One visitor this year was particularly interested in the house and we were delighted to find out why.

The Hall 01/07/2021 The Hall 01/07/2021

The Dutch Garden and The Dye House

Our garden volunteers have uncovered a wall … but what lies beneath the ground here?

The Hall 23/05/2021 The Hall 23/05/2021

The Hall Gardens In The 1850s

A look back in time … The Hall (Kingston House), its grounds and surrounding buildings in the 1840s and 1850s.

The Hall 05/05/2021 The Hall 05/05/2021

Bradford Memorial Baths - The Foundation Stone

‘This Stone Was Laid by Mrs Moulton’ - a piece of Bradford’s history in the gardens of The Hall

The Hall 28/02/2021 The Hall 28/02/2021

The Sunshine Recorder

Without measurement we have no data. Alex Moulton measured everything, including the hours of sunshine.