The Elizabethen Portrait of a Lady.

Above the top table in the hall hangs this portrait of a lady. Nobody is sure who it is. It is thought it could be Margaret Radcliffe one of the daughters of the house and became a favourite Maid of Honour to Elizabeth 1st.

Stained glass windows

These two stained glass windows are thought to come from the halls private chapel which was situated in east wing which has been demolished

The depict the Virgin Mary and St Catherine of Alexandria.

A further view of the kitchen

A cupboard which looks like welsh dresser proberbly kept the wooden platters that they off.

Also bread was part of the staple diet.

This is part of the kitchen where food was prepared

The food was good wholesome food pies game birds vegetables They were all served to the staff and the Top Table to Sir John Radclyffe and his family

This Ordsall hall at the back

As you can see the hall is well built. It has had modifications over the years

The entrance to Gorse Hill Park

These gates are the original gates from the stately home that was home to

Sir Humphrey de Trafford

At the start of Trafford Park this Chain stands proud

This Chain leaves no doubt that Manchester was a busy shipping port.