Irby, The Hall c.1950
Photo ref: I42004
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Irby Hall was built on the site of the ancient manor house of St Werburgh's Abbey, Chester. The building dated from the early 17th century and was completely half-timbered. The present Irby Hall was reconstructed in 1888, with the half-timbering on the ground floor being replaced with sandstone, as we see here. The building looks much the same today, except for a row of old-fashioned street lamps lining the left-hand edge of the drive.

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Memories of Irby, the Hall c1950

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Irby, The Hall c.1950

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I was born Heswall 1947. Mother's maiden name was Cooper. The family ran the first shop on the right as you came into Irby from Thingwall during the 2nd World War. Eunice McClure was my mother's bridesmaid and became my godmother. We as the Ashley family moved to the Manchester area but came back to Irby holiday times. (The Coopers by now lived in Oaklea Road). At least twice in the 50's my mother, father and I stayed ...see more
Irby Manor is a very old building listed in the Hundred of Wirral and was once surrounded on three sides by a moat. There are stories of an underground tunnel leading to Thurstaston so as the early occupants could escape via the River Dee should there be a need. As a kid I remember the farm was owned by "Pop Griffiths"? and later passed on to Vince McLure. I used to visit and help out in the dairy with Spud, who ...see more