Our House, it’s history.
1874
1 Lidget Street was originally built as the residence for Lindley mill owner, James Nield Sykes and became one of Huddersfield’s most historic buildings.
A wonderful example of a classic Georgian architecture.
1902
Sykes commissioned revered architect Edgar Wood to build a Clock Tower to ensure his workers arrived on time each day to the mill.
To this day the Clock Tower remains one of Wood’s most important works. Standing at 83 feet tall, it showcases his famed expressionist style.
1910
The Clock Tower would be Wood’s last commission for James Nield Sykes who is laid to rest in Edgerton cemetery and regarded as one of Huddersfield’s best known mill owners and philanthropists.
2016
In 2016, this Georgian mansion was found in a sorry state of neglect, having been derelict for over 20 years. The grounds were over grown, the property boarded up and vandalised.
Sara Presley, now the owner of Manor House, always admired the building’s imposing grandeur and set about restoring it to its former glory.
The Present & Future
Spring 2018 saw the fully restored Manor open its doors for the first time.
Fast forward to the present day, following lots of hard work and growth, we are proud of the destination Manor House has become.
