Richard Chandler (wool-stapler)

Richard Chandler (died 1810) was a wealthy wool-stapler of Gloucester.

Winston Hall, built for Richard Chandler in 1750

In 1750, he had Winston Hall built for him in Constitution Walk, Gloucester, now a grade II* listed building.[1] The house remained in the Chandler family until 1876.[2] He was one of the original subscribers to the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal in 1792.[3]

His will is held by the National Archives in Kew.[4]

References
  1. Historic England. "Winston Hall (1271655)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. Constitution House. Gloucester History Festival. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  3. Conway-Jones, Hugh. (2013). The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: An Illustrated History. Stroud: Amberley Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-4456-2580-5.
  4. Will of Richard Chandler, Woolstapler of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. National Archives. Retrieved 1 December 2018.


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