The Watkin Family Collection
In 1794, Danebank was home to Captain Domville Poole, High Sheriff of Cheshire. When he died in 1795, the property went up for sale. In the second part of the 19th century, Danebank became a residential school for young ladies.
Later it became home to wealthy cotton merchant Mr Alfred Watkin, and who at some point became Chairman for the Manchester Ship Canal. In 1913, he was High Sheriff of Cheshire.
In the 1960s, Danebank was a hotel. It closed and was put up for sale in 1973. The house, although reduced in size is still there but it is now divided into apartments. Several other houses now also stand in what were once the grounds.
We are greatful to Mr Philip Fowke for donating many of the images within this collection and notably, Sir Alfred Edward Watkin was his great, great Grandfather.
Thank you too to The Lancashire Archives (LANCAT) for their permission to display the fascinating Edward Mellor glass slides of the Watkin Family.
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