Ancoats Hall

Ancoats Hall was a two-story manor house with three gables on its front and a central square tower topped with a hipped roof. The building stood at the eastern end of Great Ancoats Street and dominated the early development of the district.

The manor house was built in 1609 as a country residence and was the first major building in the area. Over time it transformed from a private home to a cultural institution before being demolished in the 1960s.

The building served as an art museum for the community and made contemporary works accessible to local residents. It was a place where people from the neighborhood could learn and engage with art.

The building was located between Every Street and Palmerston Street at a central point in Manchester. Since it no longer exists, historical records and illustrations are the only way to understand its original appearance.

The building temporarily housed the preserved remains of Hannah Beswick, known as the Manchester Mummy. This unusual arrangement makes the hall a remarkable chapter in Manchester's history.

GPS coordinates: 53.47800,-2.21700

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