The Families of Astley Hall


Today I should have been on duty as a room steward in the Long Gallery at Astley Hall.  Welcoming visitors and, hopefully, entertaining them with stories of the families who had lived at Astley.  

As we all trying to keep safe either self isolating or social distancing this is not possible but I have put together this illustrated family tree which I hope will interest those who intended to visit us 
today.

I have recreated here the mantled Coats of Arms of two of the earliest resident families using blazons from Papworth's Armorials and Rick Macmurchie's  Armorial Gold heraldry art collection.  All put together with the free Inkscape graphic art software.



The Brookes
The Charnocks

 These have all been combined in an illustrated family tree dating back beyond the reign of Tudor Queen Elizabeth 1, "Gloriana" and the Stuart Charles 1 who was supported by the Charnock's.




You can support the work of the Friends of Astley Hall by making a donation from your phone:
Text Astley 1 to 70085 to donate £1
Text Astley 2 to 70085 to donate £2
Text Astley 5 to 70085 to donate £5

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As we are all in lockdown I hope to keep mentally alert and occupied and look forward to the day when we can all step out into the world in confidence.  Perhaps to wear the illustrated 18th century costumes that my wife has so skilfully made for me.

 Keep safe everyone and I hope to welcome you to Astley in the near future.


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