One of the Best Historic Houses in England - THE HALL

One of the Best Historic Houses in England - THE HALL - Jacobean Moulton Mansion

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One of the Best Historic Houses in England can be found in Bradford on Avon, England. The Hall holds over 400 years of history in this Jacobean Historic House.
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/
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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
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@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

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/

@MemorySeekers 20 күн бұрын

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@billyo54 Ай бұрын

The standard of your editing and overall quality of your videos are truly wonderful. Thank you both.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

That means a lot thank you 🙏 😊

@crystalwaters8852 28 күн бұрын

Agreed. The attention to detail is meticulous.❤

@richardpurvis8999 Ай бұрын

One more tour de force by the best of The best on KZfaq! Thanks to two Fine gentlemen. Richard in North Carolina.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Ah so kind, thank you!

@giorgijishkariani2560 Ай бұрын

Magnificent Mansion. Great Stories. Fantastic Videography. 44 Minutes of Joy. Thanks.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you ☺️

@lorrainerichardson3280 Ай бұрын

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.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it was amazing to spend the weekend and find out the history.

@iansuehooper7542 Ай бұрын

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.

@lifagrass Ай бұрын

Seriously...a 44 minute video of yours?! I'm so excited and I haven't even started it yet!! 😁❤ Thank you SO MUCH!!!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

@IssaMas Ай бұрын

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.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you so much ☺️ we hope you do visit. It’s wonderful.

@gazzertrn Ай бұрын

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 .

@cherylrayes8015 Ай бұрын

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 🙂

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Haha yes a murder mystery 😂😊

@nosystem1098 Ай бұрын

I don't mind admitting I'm green with envy. One of your best bits yet, and that's saying something.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

So glad you liked it. We have to thank the trust as well.

@AliBees Ай бұрын

What a stunning place and you narrated the vlog beautifully with the history. A great watch. Thank you

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks so much for watching 😊

@theresemuckel Ай бұрын

That was a great 44 minutes, thank you for showing

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊

@TXMEDRGR Ай бұрын

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.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, we were very lucky to bring this to everyone on our channel. 😊☺️

@user-ix4wn1th5m Ай бұрын

Such a stunning place.

@ritaabrahamson567 Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your beautiful and historical video...nice work!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@jeffj2495 Ай бұрын

Fantastic vid. Better than most of the stuff on TV. Thank you for this in depth tour of the mansion and the family history.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ☺

@freespirit1776 Ай бұрын

Great tour and history lesson. This place is gorgeous.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@lindamccaughey6669 Ай бұрын

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

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a very fun weekend!

@deborah85728 Ай бұрын

Just love those beautiful windows and the soft light they cast ! Very interesting visit all round , what inventive people they were .

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😊

@lila6117 Ай бұрын

Appreciate all that you film, Wonderful! Gosh this was a fantastic History Story, thank you so much.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jamesellsworth9673 Ай бұрын

This is a fine visit to a wonderful property and to a lovely town. Thank you.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@brandieo6165 Ай бұрын

You are so blessed to go on these adventures & share them with us! Your videos are always top notch & very informative. Many thanks as always❤!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you, it was all down to the Moulton Trust contacting us and offering the visit. Quite special! ☺

@crystalwaters8852 28 күн бұрын

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.

@MemorySeekers 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@claymccleery9451 Ай бұрын

Fascinating. All new history (for me)!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

So glad we could introduce you to the place! ☺

@sandiandgregh Ай бұрын

That was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful home, town and interesting history. I hope you have the chance to do other videos similar to this.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

We certainly would welcome the opportunity! ☺

@heinpereboom5521 Ай бұрын

Beautiful film, many thanks!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@juliagardner9750 Ай бұрын

Excellent narration and the history of Moulton Hall so interesting-thank you for yet another venture into history

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@pheart2381 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful house. You two are so lucky.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Yes we were, so pleased it came together and could share it with you.

@patricialong5767 26 күн бұрын

The view from the rooftiops was magnificent!

@iwonaszmid3805 Ай бұрын

❤👍🤗 Dziękuję i serdecznie pozdrawiam.

@SRC21584 Ай бұрын

Beautifully presented.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@ahlamdashti7321 Ай бұрын

Wow, very interesting story of THE HALL. 👏🏻👏🏻

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Electricdreams21 Ай бұрын

I was there for an open day recently. Bradford on Avon has so many wonderful properties. Maybe Belcombe court next? It's huge

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

If they would like you to invite us down from London we would not say no! 😊☺️

@jakecavendish3470 Ай бұрын

I could easily imagine a Leeds or Bradford millionaire in 1880 saying to an architect "I want Moulton but three times bigger and it has to have a tower and a palm house." 😂

@patricialong5767 26 күн бұрын

Stunningly beautiful!!!

@joenperkins2138 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed very much. Hugs and blessings

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!☺️ ❤️

@fordwayne3833 Ай бұрын

What a jewel. Will continue it soon, it's not one to rush through. You are a master of your craft.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you enjoy!

@karynhitchman2498 Ай бұрын

Wow, your films keep getting better and better. So well-researched and so well filmed. Thank you so much ❤

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We try ☺

@user-sr2er6do4u Ай бұрын

It is very facinating to see these historic homes. By The Trust Group.

@stellaaguirre6923 Ай бұрын

Amazing places!!

@zonabrown9241 Ай бұрын

You deserve to stay there ❤good on you

@colinalexander1507 Ай бұрын

The best commentary I’ve heard. The right mix of facts and visual evidence.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you, so kind.

@user-bk3sw1lx2o 14 күн бұрын

Marvelous! I enjoyed every minute of your excursion! Thank you so much!

@MemorySeekers 12 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pablobaio9435 17 күн бұрын

You know Guys how to make a beautiful place in an even more beautiful video. Amazing house and incredible village. Cheers.

@MemorySeekers 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@haylez Ай бұрын

Fabulous video, thanks. You always tell the stories so well!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@user-hh2rb6cm2j Ай бұрын

Lovely windows in the hall, Thankyou for an amazing video you never disappoint.❤

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Yes they are and many are original 17th century. ❤❤☺

@penkaqncheva5599 Ай бұрын

Увлекателно видео! Много информация и исторически данни . Интересно и завладяващо. Благодаря за труда, който помагате. Поздрави!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@usafloridaNP Ай бұрын

❤ from Florida

@savitriwijesinghe3282 Ай бұрын

Such and incredible and informative video of the Hall. Learnt a lot from it. Superbly narrated as always.❤❤❤❤

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@HarryMyhre Ай бұрын

「猫」について読んだとき、本物の猫がいっぱいの寺院を訪れるのかと思いました! カリフォルニアで手招きする猫を何度も見たが、それが何を意味するのか分からなかった。新しいことを学びました! 折り紙はとてもかっこよかった。そして私はいつもあなたが食べるためにどこに立ち寄るのか見るのが好きだ。あなたは食べるのが上手ですね! おでんについてもっと調べないとこれはまた素晴らしいビデオでした。 😸

@scottdiussa5659 Ай бұрын

Wow! What a history lesson! You both had a great experience and thanks for sharing all of this knowledge that we didn't know. Cheers!

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

It was a very special weekend, so thrilled to be asked to visit.

@Allegedly..Angela 22 күн бұрын

I loved this! Never heard of The Hall. Glad I watched this. Very well done!

@MemorySeekers 22 күн бұрын

So glad we have shared something new for you!☺

@maureentaphouse5206 Ай бұрын

What an amazing video so full of information but at a pace we can absorb. This has to rank as one of your very best. I do wonder though what the Hall was like at night? Was it spooky as having survived all these centuries I'd be surprised if there weren't any hauntings . On a practical algorithm point I wish there were more likes to spread it wider within KZfaq. Maybe you need to mention it more so people are encouraged to do so. Thank you once again for such a high quality video with such intelligent commentary , not something that sadly is widely seen these days.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

No hauntings just some creaking floor boards as we walked around and the sound of the radiators bubbling somethings 😄 thanks for your thought’s Maureen 😌

@johnharney6548 Ай бұрын

Haven’t seen it all yet,but it has your usual high standards in films and commentary. You lads are pretty good.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Many thanks! ☺

@remorossi5487 Ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous packed with great information, what a great presentation of skill and talent

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

@marialauragomesmadeira284 3 күн бұрын

A very good work, thank you very much, indeed! I do espect for more memories like this.🙏👳‍♀

@MemorySeekers Күн бұрын

Many thanks! So glad you enjoyed watching 😊

@Roamingthecotswolds Ай бұрын

Absolutely love your content. All the best Adrian

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@harshap7224 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching 😊 very fabulous editing 👌 appreciate how clearly you explain in details 😀 ancient people had lot of passion in architecture, lifestyle & culture.. thank u

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@lanawells9432 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video such a beautiful place

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@AbidAlhaleemhafiz Ай бұрын

Thank you for ⚘❤👍😍

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

@user-zm5zp6kf6s 18 күн бұрын

We simply love this channel; so professional and informative; thank you so very much - we always feel we have had a day out with a member of the family after watching one of your videos. Martin (80) & Lorraine (75)

@MemorySeekers 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the lovely comment. So kind ❤☺Very pleased we give that feeling in our videos.

@SmallWonda Ай бұрын

Quite fascinating, Simon, looks like the most delightful and restorative place to stay - I suppose if you were of a certain inclination, one could always bring one's butler and really feel at home! I love Jacobean houses and then A & C and we learnt so much from this visit, Shows how important it is to keep connected to our past and history and how the people that have preceded us are the foundation of our future. Thank you and safe travels.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it and learnt about his wonderful property. It was such a fascinating weekend discovering the history and living it!

@kuo7396 Ай бұрын

Loyal fan from Taiwan! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Hello there! 😊 thanks for watching 🙏

@yrokelyod3471 Ай бұрын

Wow.

@TheUluxian Күн бұрын

It would be amazing to have a place like that all to yourself to explore at will, but I think I'd be freaked out by any little noise you might hear in the middle of the night

@MemorySeekers Күн бұрын

The only things we heard were the water pipes for the radiators and the floor boards creaking when we walked on them. 😊

@neusamenezes5146 Ай бұрын

From Brazil!🇧🇷👏👏👏❤️‍🩹Thanks!!!👍

@theoztreecrasher2647 Ай бұрын

Certainly a grand Old Pile! The old range in the servants' quarters was interesting. A mate has 1 that he salvaged from when the local old Cafe/Diner burnt down. Installed it in the home he designed and built himself with the flue system used as heating for the 2 story building and an efficient way to provide cooking and hot water from scrap wood.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Quite a find to have a range like that, but sure how practical it would be to cook on these days!

@user-mb8nh8fd9q 5 күн бұрын

У моего знакомого есть авто "Бетфорд", ретро авто... Крутая тачка!!! 😊 ❤❤❤

@MemorySeekers 4 күн бұрын

Can you remember which one?

@KyMysticMoon Ай бұрын

I love this video! This was so informative. I am going to binge watch your videos ( new subscriber) And I want to hang out in those gardens

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Welcome!! Hope you enjoy some of the others. ☺

@user-wd4ut2pg9o Ай бұрын

That pub food looked wonderful! The Dandy Lion, you say? Wiltshire?

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Yes in the high st in Bradford on Avon

@BusyBob6971 Ай бұрын

I liked and subscribed. I liked this video a lot.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Welcome hope you like some of the other videos!

@lynnballington8467 Ай бұрын

Hello now are you both what a alswome vidio very interested and alot of history which is what I like best wishes to you both take care stay safe ❤😅😅

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@daghusebye5041 Ай бұрын

🤩🤩🏆👍

@bombdottcom111 Ай бұрын

🙌🤩

@aaax9410 Ай бұрын

Needs more cowbel 👍

@simoncrawley7430 Ай бұрын

Mechanicalisation! Blimey, that's a new one.

@iwonaszmid3805 Ай бұрын

❤❤🤗👍

@patricialong5767 26 күн бұрын

It's very interesting that he acquired so many patents, but I must say that the Moulton bike looks extremely uncomfortable to ride! I could not ride it, no way!

@abnormallyfunny Ай бұрын

The Bunch of Grapes in Bradford does excellent food

@michaelchristian7824 Ай бұрын

Great job, fellas.....nothing like this where I live....amazing history....Coos Bay, Oregon

@justinnewman7529 13 күн бұрын

I may asked to go there go there please ❤

@Sandra-du2dy Ай бұрын

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@Dao0253 Ай бұрын

👍❤🇨🇦

@user-kr7cx5sv4h Ай бұрын

So many windows, it must be so expensive to build it!

@rajaemas1000 29 күн бұрын

Still confused living in rural Britain, French or Italian beautiful countryside

@nickielondon2594 Ай бұрын

Lovely video but the Battle of the Somme was 1916, not 1915.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

Hmmmm, yes you are correct, I had not put 2 and 2 together. I wonder where I got that from.... annoying will need to find out! Thanks!

@kenb3552 14 күн бұрын

What architectural elements of the building itself make it "Jocobean"???

@MemorySeekers 14 күн бұрын

Some key characteristics of Jacobean architecture include, Symmetry and regularity in the structure. The roofline is punctuated by decorative gables, which add visual interest and break up the façade. The large mullioned windows, divided into smaller panes and the internal rooms (original ones) that have the ornate decoration with the use of oak widely used in that period.

@pedrocchiocarlo8749 Ай бұрын

Il tutto da’ un’idea di umido e inaccogliente. Noooo non ci passerei la notte pensando anche di avere una colazione come quella! 🫣🥶👎

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

No dampness or feeling of that at all. It was very warm and cosy.

@uzaidgurjee4798 Ай бұрын

Doesn’t look damp or cold at all

@kellyprice1024 Ай бұрын

The town buildings could do with a powerwash.

@JeffroB2323 Ай бұрын

God bless those who have kept up the structure! But most of the rest is disappointing. The rooms at the start of the vid are way over cluttered with pictures and documents, obscuring any beautiful details. Honestly, how many pictures of Moulton are necessary!? I guess I'm just disappointed that the interior, with a few notable exceptions, is so jarring compared to the exterior.

@MemorySeekers Ай бұрын

The entrance hall has a special exhibit on at the moment and would otherwise but be less full, but this is a museum and the tours tell a story in each room and so the artefacts help tell the story as you walk round. It’s a balancing act. Thank you for your thoughts.