Talk:Churche's Mansion

message: I have not found a detailed description of the building in any printed source. The information sourced from the Dabber's Guide website is broadly confirmed in other sources eg Nantwich: A Brief History and Guide by PJ Stevenson. The information at Bill Pearson's website generally appears to conform with photographs of the exterior/interior from the Churche's Mansion website, but a more reliable source for the details sourced uniquely from this (ie, the cupboard with initials & the love knot) would be useful. That the building is one of few to survive the Great Fire is documented in several sources, but being one of only three buildings to survive derives only from the Borough of Crewe & Nantwich walk guide plus a few other unreferenced online sources. Espresso Addict 15:15, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Much of the article has now confirmed by the Hall history. Espresso Addict 19:50, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Note on reliability of sources

message: Some Trivia if anyone wishes to add this.  Malbank Secondary School & Sixth Form Centre on Welsh Row, Nantwich has several Forms named after famous Nantwich names.  One of these is Churche, named after Churches Mansion.  The form was founded in 1993 to deal with an increase in student numbers.  How do I know this? I was in that form in 1993.
Also, Churches Mansion was featured heavily in a recent episode of Most Haunted:Midsummer Murders, when the fake ghost seeking crew walked around Nantwich making things up more so than usual - Shaft121 08:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for the info, Shaft121. Do you know which episode of Most Haunted? I can't seem to find Nantwich mentioned on their website . Espresso Addict 13:18, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Trivia?

message: Some great work done today. In view of the volume of comments and responses, I thought it might be an idea to summarise where I think we are now. You'll no doubt be pleased to hear I've got only a very few points outstanding, none of them serious or show-stoppers:
*"Standing on the edge of the old town, Churche's Mansion survived the fire six years after it was built which destroyed almost all of Nantwich east of the River Weaver." I've been uncomfortable about this sentence right from the off. I think it's because the "it" after "fire" relates back to the mansion, but it looks like the subject is "... the fire six years after it [the fire] was built ..." I'd be happier if this sentence was rejigged.
*"Richard Churche willed the mansion on Ospell Street ..." That's the first mention of Ospell Street. Presumably it's a variation on Hospital Street, and the mansion being described is Churche's Mansion?
*"... it was untenanted, and was used as a granary and hay store by a local cowkeeper." Cowkeeper sounds odd to me, but if that's what the sources say, then fair enough.
*"Only the window above the porch is possibly original; some date from the 18th century, but several were replaced during 20th century renovations." Should this be "... and several were replaced"? As it stands, it's not clear to me what was replaced in the 20th century; was it the original windows, or the replacements that were fitted in the 18th century?
And that's it. When we've agreed on those four points I'll be happy to list this article as a GA, which I think it well deserves. --Malleus Fatuarum 17:26, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks, Malleus Fatuarum. I've rephrased all of the above except cowkeeper, as that is what the source mentions. Looking forward to your further comments! Cheers, Espresso Addict 18:50, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

text: Thanks, Malleus, for a most helpful and speedy review process! I agree the revised article is significantly improved. If only all review processes were as positive! Espresso Addict 19:55, 8 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Summary of review so far