The Old Hall, Madeley

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Date:1905 - 1907 (c.)

Description:A postcard view of the Old Hall which was built by Lord Crewe around 1530. The building is timber infilled with brick and the very large chimney which is twelve feet square serves ten fireplaces. It is currently (2022) known as The Old Hall Country House, with accommodation. One gable bears the inscription 'Walk Knave What Look'st at. 1647.'

This postcard was published by William Shaw of Burslem. It was franked in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 18 November 1907 and sent to an address in Market Drayton.

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Image courtesy of: The Roy Lewis Postcard Collection

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