Underbank Hall is a 16th-century town house in the centre of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SJ895905). The hall dates back to the 15th century[1] and became a Grade II* listed building on 13 May 1952.[2] It was the home of a branch of the Arden family of Bredbury, who were related to William Shakespeare on his mother's side.[3]

Underbank Hall
The Tudor front of Underbank Hall
Underbank Hall is located in Greater Manchester
Underbank Hall
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or cityStockport, Greater Manchester
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°24′42″N 2°09′30″W / 53.411748°N 2.158202°W / 53.411748; -2.158202
Completed16th century
Technical details
Structural systemTimber framed
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name10, Great Underbank
Designated13 May 1952
Reference no.1356829

In 1823 it was sold by William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley to pay off debts, and became a bank. A banking hall was then added to the rear in 1919. The hall is still used as a bank today and currently houses the NatWest branch for Stockport.[4]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Underbank Hall". Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Archived from the original on 13 March 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
  2. ^ Historic England. "10, Great Underbank (Grade II*) (1356829)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  3. ^ Prussell, Allan (23 March 2020). "Underbank Hall". The History of Stockport in 100 Halls. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Underbanks history and heritage". stockport.gov.uk. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Retrieved 26 January 2024.

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