Speke Hall Revisited 210-10m

Speke Hall Revisited

Speke Hall Liverpool a good example of an early wood framed Tudor house.

Construction of the current building began in 1530, though earlier buildings had been on the site, parts of which are incorporated into the current structure. The house belongs to the National Trust and is open to the public. The house was owned by the Norris family for many generations.

Since the end of the 15th century the building has been gradually renovated and extended. The wood-frame style is typical of the period with the oak frame resting on a base of red sandstone. The main beams of the house are stiffened with smaller timbers and filled with wattle and daub.

The Great Hall was the first part of the house to be built in 1530. The Great Parlour wing was added in 1531, around this time the North Bay was also added to the house. Between 1540 and 1570 the south wing was altered and extended, the west wing was added between 1546-47 with additional rooms. The last significant change to the building was in 1598, when the north range was added by Edward Norris. Since this time there have only been minor changes to the Hall and gardens.

Thanks for taking a peak.

Camera Info:
Nikon D3x
Lens an AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8 ED at f11 50-ASA .. 14mm.

Image Info:
The Image is an HDR made up of 3 exposures all with a 1f stop difference.