Shallcross Hall, the former home of the Shalcross family was built in the early 18th century, probably about 1728. The architect is unknown although there are good grounds for believing that it may have been James Gibbs, the builder of Derby Cathedral. Ten years after completion, the last of the family line, John Shalcross, died and the house was sold to the Jodrell family. It was let to Edward Hall in the 1850s and sold to Buxton Lime Firms in 1926. Although various tenants occupied the house for short periods, it remained empty for most of the time, until, after a fire, it was demolished in 1968.
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My grandparents worked at the hall as a housekeeper and chauffeur. They had ceased working in the early 60's. Does anyone know what happened to the furniture as presumably the hall was let furnished. I saw it in the period before the fire and it was empty. I have an interest as I've inherited some chairs, which could be Sheraton, coming from the hall. They are too good for such humble souls as my grandparents to have bought themselves. Any information gratefully received. John Clayton Adelaide SA jeclayton2@bigpond.com
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