1558 – Kirtling Hall, Cambridgeshire
Architect: Francis Adams Kirtling Towers is all that now remains of the ancient Kirtling Hall, originally built about the reign of Henry VI but the main part of the building was pulled down in 1801....
View Article1539 – Cotehele House, Saltash, Cornwall
Cotehele House is a well preserved, and little altered, Tudor manor house in the east of Cornwall and on the banks of the River Tamar. 1539 – Cotehele House, Saltash, Cornwall from Architecture @...
View Article1419 – St. Mary’s Church, Adderbury, Oxfordshire
A church constructed over several centuries. What is not the transepts is the earliest part, dating from c1250; the main body of the church and tower dates from the early 14th century; 1419 – St....
View Article1415 – St. Nicholas Chapel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
The building shows the early development of the Perpendicular style, having been rebuilt c.1380-1415. The building is perfectly rectangular apart from the south porch, 1415 – St. Nicholas Chapel,...
View Article13th C. – St. Mary’s Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
The church is in the middle of the village overlooking the village green and is immediately visible from the main road. 13th C. – St. Mary’s Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire from...
View Article1397 – Kirkby Ravensworth Church, Richmond, Yorkshire
From The Architect, October 23, 1875: This fine old parish church stands upon elevated ground. From its tower, on a clear day, 1397 – Kirkby Ravensworth Church, Richmond, Yorkshire from Architecture @...
View Article1382 – The Gatehouse, St. Mary’s Abbey, Thornton, Lincolnshire
Almost continuous building work over a century from 1252 onwards included a new chapter house (1282–1308); enlargement of the cloister (1322–6); 1382 – The Gatehouse, St. Mary’s Abbey, Thornton,...
View Article1361 – All Saints’ Church, Edington, Wiltshire
The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Saint Katharine and All Saints built in the Decorated style and consecrated in 1361. The parish was part of the hundred of Whorwellsdown, 1361 – All Saints’ Church,...
View Article1335 – Church of Ottery St. Mary, Devon
Nikolaus Pevsner described the building as as “lying large and low like a tired beast”. It is 163 feet long, and the towers are 71 feet high. 1335 – Church of Ottery St. Mary, Devon from Architecture @...
View Article1238 – Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
Rebuilt in its present form between 1118 and 1238. It became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Peterborough in 1541 and it is now known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter, 1238 – Peterborough...
View ArticleUpcoming Fall Events at the Merchants
Seems like fall is just around the bend already – and we wanted to get our upcoming Fall and Holiday Events out there so everyone can save the dates! We’ll have more details about the events listed...
View ArticleThe tarps are down – and the siding is up!
There’s been a lot of progress this week on the tavern yard side of the building! Check out how beautiful our old building looks with the new siding installed! Still lots of work to do, but we’re so...
View Article2021 Ghosts of the Past Cemetery Tours a Huge Success!
This year’s Ghosts of the Past Cemetery Tour program honoring first responders throughout Rahway’s history was a huge success! Almost 200 guests attended the event, with 17 groups travelling through...
View ArticleOur 2021 Annual Fundraiser is underway!
Dear Friend: As 2021 draws to a close, I wanted to take a few moments during this busy season to send a brief update to all of our members, both to recap some of the past year’s highlights at the …...
View ArticleCheck out the progress on the Tavern Yard Side!
Well, with only a few minor details left, the work on the Tavern Yard side of our exterior is completed! It’s been a long road, but we’re almost there – only one side left to go! Take a look at …...
View ArticleYour Elizabeth Resolutes win two victories at New Brunswick!
‘Twas an absolutely gorgeous day for base ball today at East Jersey Olde Towne Village! We were excited to see our old friends, Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick back in action today, and we both...
View ArticleFirst Home Game of the 2022 Season!
For the Elizabeth Resolutes, Saturday, June 4 was our home opener for 2022. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, and a great team in The Providence Grays as our opponent. Our matches today...
View ArticleJune 11, 2022 – A truly fantastic day of base ball.
A truly fantastic day of base ball. On June 11th, your Elizabeth Resolutes once again graciously accepted the invitation from The Neshanock Base Ball Club of Flemington to play at the beautiful grounds...
View ArticleHearth Cooking Comes to the Merchants and Drovers!
Thanks to a 2022 grant from the Union County HEART (History, Education, and Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program, Hearth Cooking is returning to the Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum! On a very...
View ArticleAutumn Events are almost upon us at the Merchants and Drovers
Summer days are still with us – but soon, you’ll feel a crispness in the air, and you’ll know: Autumn is on its way! Fall is a busy time at the Merchants and Drovers! Don’t miss any of the fun …...
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