Commemorative plaque 51209

This blue commemorative plaque records: Howden Hall. Behind this impressive early 18th Century wall is Howden Hall which was built as ‘the house of a small manor called Paradise’. Whilst the house is mainly Georgian, it may have its origins in the 17th Century. The Worsop family lived here for 147 years and added many rooms and features including rare panelling in the dining room. In 1864 the Yorkshire Show was held on the ground behind the house and circa 1900 a grand ballroom was added. Recorded plaque organisation: Howden Civic Society, Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Howden Hall, an impressive Georgian mansion with possible 17th-century origins, has been significantly altered by its long-term residents, the Worsop family, who lived there for nearly 150 years. The hall's historical importance is marked by notable events such as hosting the Yorkshire Show in 1864 and the addition of a grand ballroom around 1900, reflecting its role in local social and cultural life.