J. Charlton Parr
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| Residence | Grappenhall Heyes, Warrington | ||||||||||
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proposed 1868.03.17
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The second of Thomas's surviving children (the oldest inherited a Scottish Estate), J. Charlton Parr inherited the Grappenhall Heys Estate in 1870 and lived in it until 1918. Joseph too was a very wealthy man, a prominent figure in Parr's Bank and Mayor of Warrington in 1901-3.
Joseph did not, as far as we know, make great alterations to the Estate. One of the few changes Joseph made seems to have been the construction of the East Lodge and rerouting of the east drive.
However, he appears to have maintained it to a very high standard. The late 19th century seems to have been the Estate's heyday, with photographs and accounts from the time showing a comfortable and well-staffed home for Joseph, his wife Jessie and their four children.
It is easy to imagine Joseph, secure in his wealth and position, surrounded by family and servants on his impressive Estate, believing that his legacy would continue for ever.
Joseph moved out of the House in 1918 and died in the early 1920s in his 80s.
[writing on image]: This building which is to be known as The Parr Hall was, together with the site, presented to the Borough on the 26th September 1895, by J. Charlton Parr Esquire, of Grappenhall Homes. James Fairclough, Mayor.
1865 Parr's Banking Company Ltd. converted to a joint stock company by J. Charlton Parr ...
Publications
External Publications
Presentation of the Parr Hall by J. Charlton Parr, Esq., to the Borough of Warrington ... Programme of opening ceremony & concert Unknown Binding – 1895
by Joseph Charlton Parr (Author)
