One of the Best Historic Houses in England - THE HALL - Jacobean Moulton Mansion
81,952
Published 2024-05-11
Have you ever dreamt of wandering through historic houses, where grand architecture whispers tales of the past? Well, history buffs, prepare to be enthralled! We're about to embark on a journey to one of England's most captivating historic houses.
To book a tour or stay for the night visit: moultontrust.org/
Nestled in the heart of Wiltshire, this magnificent residence boasts a rich tapestry woven over centuries. The story begins in the 16th century, when the Hall family, prominent wool merchants, first laid the foundations. Over generations, The Hall witnessed the evolution of the Hall's fortunes, their influence on the town, and the changing architectural styles that shaped England's landscape.
The next remarkable family to stamp its mark on the property were the Moulton Family. Not only did they shape Bradford on Avon, but two family members shaped the world!
Stephen Moulton introduced vulcanised rubber to Britain, a revolutionary invention by Charles Goodyear. He played a key role in establishing the UK rubber industry.
Alex Moulton's engineering expertise played a crucial role in the automotive industry. He developed the rubber suspension system used in the iconic Mini car launched in 1959. This clever design allowed the Mini's small size to coexist with excellent handling and a comfortable ride.
He was equally famous for creating the revolutionary small-wheeled Moulton bicycle in the 1960s the biggest redesign of the bicycle for over 60 years! He was the final owner of the mansion.
For this special video, we were honoured to be invited by the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust, the custodians of The Hall to stay for the weekend. This incredible opportunity allowed us exclusive access to explore the hidden nooks and crannies that most visitors to historic houses never get to see and even spend the night ALONE! in this wonderful property, 3 luxury rooms are now available to book overnight for incredible unique stays and we will share our experience.
Prepare to be surprised as we unlock the secrets behind the grand facade, every corner unveils a new detail, piecing together the intricate puzzle of life at The Hall.
To book a tour or stay for the night visit: moultontrust.org/
❤ Please support our channel in one of the following ways:
1. Subscribe and click the notifications bell.
Subscribe to channel youtube.com/memoryseekers?sub_confirmation=1
2. Buy us a coffee ko-fi.com/memoryseekers
3. You can also make a one-off support donation through Paypal:
paypal.me/memoryseekers
4. Become a patron on a monthly basis. www.patreon.com/memoryseekers
⚑ Follow our travel adventures on social:
www.instagram.com/memoryseekers/
www.facebook.com/memoryseekersuk/
twitter.com/memoryseekers/
www.tiktok.com/@memoryseekers/
🗺 Web: www.memoryseekers.net Head over to our website for more photos and information about our travels.
🎹 Like the music we use?
We get it from these 2 sites below:-
Artlist.io - Get FREE additional month subscription using our link artlist.io/Simon-312477
Epidemic Sound - Get 30 days FREE use of Epidemic Sounds using our link www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6a40j0/
We receive 1 free month of access for any referrals
📷 If you'd like to know what equipment we use, see and buy our latest top kit for YouTubing and Travel Essentials in our Amazon shop:- www.amazon.co.uk/shop/memoryseekers
If you buy from these links we will receive a small commission but you won't pay a penny extra.
With thanks to www.google.com and Google Earth for the use of images
00:00 The Hall Bradford on Avon
02:37 Alone at The Hall - Moulton Room
06:18 The Hall Family History
07:35 Renamed Kingston House?
08:36 Kingston Room
11:57 Decline of the Mansion
13:32 Stephen Moulton to the rescue!
15:16 Room by Room Tour
17:59 Dr Alex Moulton Story
32:37 Eric Room
34:02 Highlights of the Gardens
36:54 Moulton Bicycle Company Workshops
39:08 Secret areas of the House!
41:42 Moulton Family Graves
#historichouses #countryhouse #englishcountryside
All Comments (21)
-
Continue your journey into the history of THE HALL! Visit the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust website to plan your own visit, tour, or even a luxurious overnight stay: moultontrust.org/
-
NEVER disappointed with your wonderful narration and amazing places you visit...Historic places in the UK should have you showcase their historic treasures through your superb narration and not to mention, great videography to go along with it.😁
-
The standard of your editing and overall quality of your videos are truly wonderful. Thank you both.
-
One more tour de force by the best of The best on YouTube! Thanks to two Fine gentlemen. Richard in North Carolina.
-
Magnificent Mansion. Great Stories. Fantastic Videography. 44 Minutes of Joy. Thanks.
-
Seriously...a 44 minute video of yours?! I'm so excited and I haven't even started it yet!! 😁❤ Thank you SO MUCH!!!
-
Wow what a lovely opportunity! You can almost see an Agatha Christie style house party in such surroundings 🙂 what an amazing man Alex was. Thank you for another entertaining video. Cheers Cheryl 🙂
-
I love that the hall was restored. So many people through the ages walking the halls and gardens. Loved my first car - a mini =-) What an interesting man Dr Alex Moulton was. Thanks again for an amazing trip, I really appreciate it.
-
That has to rank as close to the best looking historic home in England. The workmanship on the outside of the house is magnificent, not least the overall design of the place. The history of the owners over the ages was very interesting, thank you so much.
-
I don't mind admitting I'm green with envy. One of your best bits yet, and that's saying something.
-
Well done! This has absolutely inspired me to visit The Hall one day. Thank you for one of my most favorite Memory Seekers videos yet.
-
Lovely place to visit , was there last year for a long weekend .The town that is . We stayed just up the road from that house . Wow what a place to stay at . Beutiful old house .
-
That was a great 44 minutes, thank you for showing
-
What a stunning place and you narrated the vlog beautifully with the history. A great watch. Thank you
-
Beautiful just beautiful. From start to finish. What an amazing inventor he was!The Jacobean architechture-stunning. What a wonderful legacy. Love the story of the cat Toby❤ Thank you so much.
-
Such a stunning place.
-
I really enjoyed your beautiful and historical video...nice work!
-
A wonderful job of presenting this beautiful house and the interesting families that lived there. I especially liked the way you completed the circle with a visit to the chapels. Thanks so much, I'm glad the estate gave you this opportunity and you shared it with us.
-
Wow that was totally awesome. That was so long and exciting from beginning to end. Such beautiful buildings and gardens. I could easily live there. Loved that. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
-
The best commentary I’ve heard. The right mix of facts and visual evidence.
