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Astley Hall

  1. BWD Limited
  2. Our Work
  3. Astley Hall

Client

Astley Hall is a Grade 1 listed building and sits in the middle of a residential area of Chorley in the most beautiful of parkland settings. The Hall has undergone significant restoration works to preserve the architectural heritage. Chorley Council commissioned BWD to design and implement the interpretation elements within the Hall to tell the story of those who lived, worked, and visited this fine middle England stately home, in the heart of Lancashire.

The Project

We have interpreted the history of Hall through the eyes of owners, the servants, and visitors. The building has been sensitively restored and our interpretation elements have been carefully and creatively considered to compliment the history of this mid-century domestic interior. Set against the backdrop of a timber-framed building, which dates to the 17th century, the Hall features stunning plaster ceilings, rare painted panelling, and beautiful English furniture.

Outcomes

Our interpretation elements consist of bespoke Oak floor and table-top units. The units have been flexibly designed to enable graphic panels to be slotted in at varying heights. As the story of the Charnocks, the Brookes, the Townley-Parkers and the Tattons continues to unfold, we have future-proofed our design by leaving space to add more information to be added. Materials, colours, finishes and placement have been given great consideration. Even down to the tone of voice on the interpretation panels – everything has been designed, managed, and coordinated by BWD. We have supported the client team from concept to completion and have overseen all inputs from sub-consultants, manufacturers, and suppliers. We are very proud to be part of Astley Hall’s renovation story and we hope people will enjoy discovering this ‘jewel in Chorley’s crown’.