The Allsopp family tomb, Hindlip Hall, Worcs. C 1888
The first major hall at Hindlip was built before 1575. It played a significant role in the Gunpowder plot .Four people were executed after being found hiding in 'priest holes' at the Hall and the owner at that time barely escaped execution himself due to the intercession of Lord Mounteagle. Afterwards it was owned by a poet and was for a while a girl's school before being rebuilt by Lord Southwell after the old hall was destroyed by fire and demolished in 1820.
The new hall was built by Southwell in a Greek revival style. After his death in 1860 the hall was bought by the Burton-on-Trent brewer, Henry Allsopp, who became the first Baron Hindlip in 1886. The house and gardens continued to be improved. The Allsopp family moved to Wiltshire early in the 20th century.
The Hall was designated as a potential home for the war cabinet in 1940. It is now home to the West Mercia Police headquarters.
The new hall was built by Southwell in a Greek revival style. After his death in 1860 the hall was bought by the Burton-on-Trent brewer, Henry Allsopp, who became the first Baron Hindlip in 1886. The house and gardens continued to be improved. The Allsopp family moved to Wiltshire early in the 20th century.
The Hall was designated as a potential home for the war cabinet in 1940. It is now home to the West Mercia Police headquarters.
