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Meet Frances Tempest at Bolling Hall
Meet Frances Tempest at Bolling Hall
Live Entertainment, Sun 23 Jan - Sun 18 Dec 2022, free entry
In light of COVID-19, there may be some disruptions to opening hours; please check with attractions, museums, galleries, libraries, leisure centres, theatres, and accommodation providers before travelling.
01274 431826
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Bowling Hall Road,
Bradford,
BD4 7LP
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Bolling HallEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 23 Jan - Sun 18 Dec | Meet Frances Tempest |
| Thu 2 Jun - Sun 4 Sep | ‘…I’ve Been To London To Visit The Queen’ |
Details
Meet the wife of Sir Richard Tempest, Colonel in the Royalist Army during the English Civil War, 1642 - 1649. Bolling Hall was the temporary Royalist Headquarters after winning a great battle against the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell, the Battle of Adwalton Moor (near Bradford) June 1643.
Frances, as mistress of the house, would protect herself & her family by always having 2 Flintlock Pistols at the ready, "keeping her powder dry" under her apron.
Frances is played by Sheila Lansdell, actor and visiteer.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Sun 23 Jan - Sun 18 Dec 2022 |
Bolling Hall Museum is now open. Visit from 10am-4pm Wednesday-Friday and 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday.
Prices
Free entry
No need to book. Just drop in. Please call in advance if travelling far on 01274 431826. Frances can be called away due to English Civil War issues.
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SE 173314 Lat: 53.77876 Long: -1.73856
Bolling Hall situated on Bowling Hall Road one mile south of Bradford City Centre and is signposted with heritage 'brown signs' from A650 Wakefield Road. The 634 bus runs to Bolling Hall from Bradford Interchange
For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 1.3 miles from Bradford Interchange station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
Accepts groups
