Crookhey Hall

Built / Designed For: Col. Charles Henry Bird

House & Family History: Col. Bird's father made a fortune in Massachusetts and settled in Liverpool, where he married a local woman. After his father's death the Colonel used part of the family's fortune to build the massive house we see today. Crookhey was the childhood home of the surrealist painter and novelist Leonora Carrington (1917-2011).

Comments: John Martin Robinson has called Crookhey "Grimly Gothic."
Architect: Alfred Waterhouse

Date of Birth: Jul 19, 1830
Date of Death: Aug 22, 1905
Nationality: British
Notes: 19th century architect, born in Liverpool and studied under Richard Lane in Manchester. Waterhouse is particularly noted for his design for the Natural History Museum, London. He was awarded the Royal Gold Medal in 1878 and was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1888 until 1891. Waterhouse's son, Paul Waterhouse, was also an architect. Alfred Waterhouse is buried at Yattendon, Berkshire.

Date: 1874
Designed: House for Col. Charles Henry Bird

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Col. Charles Henry Bird, 1874-1909. Henrique family, early 20th century. Carrington family, circa 1920-40.

Current Ownership Type: School

Primary Current Ownership Use: School

Ownership Details: Today Crookhey Hall School
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01524-792-618

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://crookheyhall.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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