Roof Tour of Cannon Hall, South Yorkshire
Thu, 28 Nov
|Cawthorne
York Georgian Society and the Georgian Group have partnered to invite you to a fascinating visit to Cannon Hall to learn more about the roof repair project at this outstanding, Grade-II* listed property.
Time & Location
28 Nov 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
Cawthorne, Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT, UK
About the Event
York Georgian Society and the Georgian Group have partnered to invite you to a fascinating visit to Cannon Hall to learn more about the roof repair project at this outstanding, Grade-II* listed property.
Home of the Spencer-Stanhope family, Cannon Hall was built in the early 18 th century, possibly by York architect John Etty, with joinery by William Thornton. In the 1760s John Carr of York added the wings and contributed to interior finishes.
Today, Cannon Hall is a museum, park and gardens managed by Barnsley Council. Outstanding fine and decorative arts collections include paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, metalwork and furniture. There is also a programme of temporary exhibitions.
Join us on a visit to Cannon Hall’s rooftop, to witness the essential repair works being undertaken.
Following a generous Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) grant, existing failing roofs and skylights will be replaced, stonework repaired, ventilation improved and stonework…