Wythenshawe welcomes back its 'iconic' Tudor hall six years after devastating arson
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere were cheers and applause in Wythenshawe today as the town welcomed back its ‘iconic’ Tudor Hall. Wythenshawe Hall, in the town’s park, was destroyed by arsonist Jeremy Taylor in March 2016.
He was jailed for four-and-a-half years in 2017, having admitted his heinous attack on the building . Six years and £6.7 million later, the building was officially reopened to the public by the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Donna Ludford.
She spoke to crowds who waited for hours outside the gates this morning to catch a glimpse of the renovated space. READ MORE:Bonfire Night is CANCELLED at Manchester parks as council blames "escalating costs" “This grade II listed building, in historic parkland, has been brought back to life following a devastating fire in 2016,” the Lord Mayor said. “I cannot believe it’s been six years, it’s crazy. “After exceptional forensic conservation work, the building is a joy to experience, and the skill and sensitivity of the restoration work has, if anything, added new levels of interest to this outstanding building. “The iconic building has been restored to its former glory so it can, once again, be open to the public.
The dedicated Friends of Wythenshawe Hall group has stayed committed throughout the six year project. It is great to welcome you all here today to celebrate the opening of our much-loved Wythenshawe Hall.” Home of the Tatton Family for more than 600 years, the Manchester Evening News was one of the first to be shown inside the space.
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