Can you identify this house please? Is it The Old Packet House, Worsley?

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi,

I've been requested to help a researcher locate the house of his great grandmother. Having failed to find it in Cheshire or Shropshire, Lancashire is my last hope.

The substantial black & white timber framed building was featured in a painting by H.A. Whittle dated 1856.

Please look at the house and the information found so far, on this web page;
 
http://grc2.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/house_picture.html

A major art dealer, who has sold paintings by the same artist, says that the picture "looks similar to other 19th century views of The Old Packet House, Worsley, Near Manchester, but there were several other half timbered buildings which were much painted by artists at this period"

Many thanks for looking.

Gwynne Chadwick.
RAF Bridgnorth (Shropshire) web site.
http://rafbridgnorth.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

[avm228]

Hi there,

It's not an area I know, but a Google Images search on "Packet House Worsley" shows several modern photographs of the house.  Unfortunately most of them seem to be taken from the canal side so it's hard to compare them with the painting!  But it may be that one of the local photographers whose work comes up - such as the Worsley Gallery at www.adebroom.plus.com - could help you identify the house in the painting?

Anna

[pippalew]

Hi! I live near the Packet House and I don't think that this is it. Unless there has been a substantial change over the years, the surroundings bear little relation to the picture. I will go up and have a good look round though and let you know if i find anything to indicate otherwise! Cheers, Pippa

[tony h]

Hi Gwynne
Might be a long shot but this is a few miles (6-8) from Worsleyhttp://uk-hotels-guest-houses-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk/Site/Hotel.asp?AccomID=1308
Best wishes
Tony

[Keith Bateman]

I don't think that is the one Tony - that is on the main road from Altrincham to Manchester - but.........

Keith

[tony h]

I think i agree with you Keith, but there is a slim possibility in the look. Always worth a try
Tony

[liverpool annie]

Maybe it was the "Gatehouse" of a larger house named the Old Packet House !!

Annie

[liverpool annie]

The Canal is supposed to be in front of it though !!

http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Promenade/5632/Dad/picturesframes/ppframe.htm

http://www.aidan.co.uk/photo2416.htm

Annie 

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Annie

There a 2 Packet Houses - one in Worsley - one in Altrincham/Broadheath - both old B/w houses.

Just to confuse everyone!!

Keith