On Thursday 18th August , Halswell House hosted a visit by members of the Weston Super Mare U3 (University of the Third Age) Architecture Appreciation Society Russell… Read more “U3A Visit To Halswell House”
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Hoisting Up the New Chimney Pots
11th February 2016 -RB
The Temple of Harmony
and Robert Adam at Halswell “Passing to the Ionic portico, which is excellently placed, the scenery in view is truly enchanting; the lawn is gently waved, and… Read more “The Temple of Harmony”
The re-roofing of the Tudor Manor
And the removal of twenty-first-century dormer windows The roof structures of the old manor complex at Halswell date from the many different phases of building. Roofing evidence… Read more “The re-roofing of the Tudor Manor”
The Coach House
And its rebirth as the new bat roost The Coach house, or a building of similar proportions, was on this site by 1756 when it was recorded… Read more “The Coach House”
The Survival of Halswell
Amidst the Loss of England’s Country Houses Matthew Beckett, in his excellent online catalogue of lost country houses, has compiled a tally of the great estates that… Read more “The Survival of Halswell”
Somerset Gardens Trust
Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary Many thanks to Mrs Camilla Carter, the Chairman of the Somerset Gardens Trust, for holding such a hugely enjoyable gathering to… Read more “Somerset Gardens Trust”
Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.2
Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Summer Edition
Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.1
Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Spring Edition
Opening of Mill Wood and The Rotunda
Edward Strachan’s 50th Birthday “Halswell has found its champion” proclaimed Marcus Binney of SAVE, as the walls of Halswell House filled with applause for new owner Edward… Read more “Opening of Mill Wood and The Rotunda”
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