The Packet House, Worsley - a photo on Flickriver

            Funny, when I took the picture, there were some ladders up to the second floor window on the right...I was going to add a cat burglar, lol, but thought better of it and removed the ladder from the picture.

The Packet House is a Grade II listed building, which means it is of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it.

It dates back to the 18th century and was originally built on the site of a 1760 packet house. The current structure includes a significant timber-framed wing from around 1850, built for the first Earl of Ellesmere.

The building showcases a mix of brick and timber framing with slate roofs. It has an irregular 2, 3, and 4-storey range with various bays and wings. Notable features include timber-mullioned windows, decorative framing, and enriched barge boards.

The Packet House played a crucial role in the operation of the Bridgewater Canal. Passengers would buy their tickets at the Packet House and board their vessels from the steps at the front of the house.

The building’s picturesque composition, with its coped gables, finials, and clustered chimney stacks, dominates the canal basin, making it a notable landmark in the area.

Taken in: UK / England / Worsley (show map)

Taken on: August 3, 2024

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