Keele Hall

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Date:1920 - 1930 (c.)

Description:The manor of Keele was bought in 1544 by William Sneyd and for the next 400 years the estate was owned by the family, and Keele Hall became the families principal seat. The last owner of Keele, Colonel Ralph Sneyd sold the estate to Stoke-on-Trent corporation in 1949, as they were looking for a site for the University College of North Staffordshire.

The university was given its charter in August 1949, and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on 17 April 1951.

The present hall, pictured here, was built between 1856 and 1861 by the architect Anthony Salvin, and incorporated part of the hall built by Ralph Sneyd in the 1580s. Grand Duke Michael of Russia purchased the lease of Keele Hall for ten years in 1901, and had many visitors during his stay including Edward VII. The Hall was used as the University library until 1966, and it currently used for lectures and functions.

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Source: Staffordshire County Record Office

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