Holmes Hall
Holmes Hall was owned by the Duke of Norfolk and in the 17th Century was part of the Dower Estate. It came into the hands of another branch of the Howard family, the Earls of Effingham. In the late 18th century the area was becoming increasingly industrialised and the Howards moved out to their new property at Thundercliffe Grange.
By 1783 Holmes Hall had been sold to the Walker family. It was a comparatively modest house very close to the mills and furnaces so consequently suffered from the noise and smells.
I am making the assumption that this was the property later known as The Holmes which came into the hands of the Habershon family. Later they moved further out of town to Ferham House. In 1842 Holmes Hall was sold to Peter Stubs and Co, a firm of high grade steel makers from Warrington. It was demolished and the Warrington Works was erected on the site.