Congleton Collection

Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
Aerial view of Congleton Union workhouse at Arclid, Sandbach, Cheshire. The building, erected in 1844-5, was designed by Henry Bowman. It later became Arclid Hospital

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, England

Frontispiece design by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses -- Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, also known as Little Moreton Hall, a moated, half-timbered manor house dating back to the 16th century

The North Staffordshire Railway: the Congleton Viaduct. Uk, 1849

Tudor manor Little Moreton Hall, reflected in its moat, Congleton, Cheshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023.

Little Moreton Hall, a half timbered Tudor moated manor house near Congleton in Cheshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023.

Beautiful Little Moreton Hall, an iconic Tudor half timber framed house near Congleton in Cheshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023.

Cheshire East CW12 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East CW12 3

Astbury near Congleton

Astbury near Congleton Victorian period

High Street, Congleton

Congleton High Street probably 1930s

County Map of Cheshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Moreton Hall
LLM457586 Moreton Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moreton Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Key and Bloor, wholesale and retail linen and woollen drapers, tailors, hatters, silk mercers, milliners (engraving)
731572 Key and Bloor, wholesale and retail linen and woollen drapers, tailors, hatters, silk mercers, milliners (engraving) by English School

Public arms: Lanarkshire; County of Renfrew; Wrexham; Congleton (engraving)
6008960 Public arms: Lanarkshire; County of Renfrew; Wrexham; Congleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lawton Hall
LLM457620 Lawton Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawton Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Public arms: North Berwick; Congleton; Peebles; Neath; Kidwelly (engraving)
6008982 Public arms: North Berwick; Congleton; Peebles; Neath; Kidwelly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, England. Date: 1930s

Cheshire East CW12 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East CW12 1

Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Moreton Hall, a moated half-timbered Tudor manor house in Cheshire, England built for landowner William Moreton c1504-08

Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, 1915. Plate XXII from Old English Mansions by Charles Holme [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1915]

16th Century timberwork at Little Moreton, 1925. Artist: Joseph Nash
16th Century timberwork at Little Moreton, 1925. Little Moreton Hall at Congleton in Cheshire, a 15th century moated manor house originally built for Sir Richard Moreton

Little Moreton Hall, aka Old Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published, 1891

The Deserted Village, Havannah, Congleton, England
The Deserted Village, Havannah, Congleton, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Date: 1906

F Keen (Burton-on-Trent) Shoe Manufacturers stationery, Bank Square Factory, Burton-on-Trend, Staffordshire, with adverts for Tip Toes Footwear and High Road Shoes

Stationery, Hadfields Ironmongers, Congleton, Cheshire
O-Cedar Mop and Polish advertisement on Hadfields Ironmongers printed stationery, used here as a receipt with handwritten details. circa 1920

The Deserted The Village, Havannah, Cheshire
The Deserted The Village, Havannah, Congleton, near Buglawton, Cheshire, England. Date: 1915

Shopfront, Congleton, Cheshire
Shopfront, Congleton, near Hightown, Cheshire, England. Showing W Bakers General Stores Date: 1920s

The Old Mill, Congleton, Cheshire
The Old Mill, Congleton, near Crewe, Cheshire, England. Date: 1900s

Servants Night-time Visiting Ban at Congleton, Cheshire
Following claims, in 1842, that the practice of allowing young men to pay night-time visits to female servants in agricultural areas of the Wrexham Union resulted in many single mothers at

NCH Home, Marie Hall Branch, Congleton, Cheshire
A view of the Marie Hall Branch of the National Childrens Home, Congleton Date: Date unknown

Source Size = 1923 x 2508
THE LORD CONGLETON

The North Staffordshire Railway: the Congleton Viaduct. Uk, 1849

Cattle farming, vet visiting dairy farm, putting on gloves, Congleton, Cheshire, England, March

Cattle farming, vet pregnancy testing Brown Swiss dairy cow on farm, Congleton, Cheshire, England, March

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Congleton, a town nestled in the picturesque county of Cheshire, England, is steeped in history and charm. From its humble beginnings as the site Union Workhouse to its grand manor houses like Little Moreton Hall, this town has stories to tell. The frontispiece design by Cecil Aldin captures the essence of old manor houses that dot the landscape. These architectural marvels stand as a testament to Congleton's rich heritage. The North Staffordshire Railway brought progress and connectivity to Congleton with its iconic viaduct built in 1849. This engineering marvel still stands today, reminding us of the town's industrial past. Astbury near Congleton takes us back to Victorian times when life was simpler yet filled with elegance and grace. The quaint village exudes an old-world charm that transports visitors back in time. As we stroll down High Street, we are transported into another era - perhaps the 1930s - where bustling shops lined both sides of the road, and is a snapshot frozen in time, capturing the spirit of Congleton's vibrant community. Examining Cheshire East CW12 3 Map reveals how this area has evolved over time. Streets have changed names; new developments have sprung up while preserving some historical landmarks that make Congleton unique. Havannah tells a story of a deserted village within Congleton's borders. Once thriving with life and activity, it now stands abandoned but holds an air of mystery and intrigue for those who dare explore its forgotten streets. A County Map from c. 1777 showcases Cheshire's beauty and highlights Moreton Hall as one of many treasures hidden within this region. Its majestic presence adds grandeur to an already enchanting landscape. Congleton may be known for more than just these hints – it is a place where history comes alive through every cobblestone street and ancient building façade.