Hall i’th’ Wood

This wooden-framed house dates back to the first half of the sixteenth century and was originally the residence of a family of wealthy merchants. It was later the home of Samuel Crompton, one of Bolton’s most famous sons. It was in this building in 1779 that Crompton invented the Spinning Mule, an invention that had a profound impact on the fortunes of Bolton and North West England.

In the late 19th century the building fell into disrepair but was rescued from ruin by Lord Leverhulme, a local businessman and founder of what is now Unilever. In 1902, after carrying out renovations to the building, he presented Hall i’th’ Wood to Bolton Council. It now functions as a museum that explores the life and works of Crompton and contains some fine displays of 17th and 18th century furniture and objects of local importance.

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