Who was John Middleton of Hale?
Who was John Middleton of Hale?
John Middleton (giant)
| John Middleton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1578 Hale, Liverpool, England |
| Died | 1623 (age 45) Hale, Liverpool, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Giant |
When was the child of Hale born?
1578
The village of Hale in Cheshire is rightly proud of its most famous son, who, according to folklore, was one of the tallest men in history. Born in 1578, the ‘Childe of Hale’, as he became known, grew to a scarcely believable height of 9ft 3in (2.82m), if his epitaph is to be believed.
Is Hale part of Liverpool?
It is 2½ miles east of Speke in Liverpool, and 4 miles south-west of Widnes. The nearby village of Halebank is to the north-east. Historically part of Lancashire, until 1 April 1974 the area formed part of the Whiston Rural District….Hale, Halton.
| Hale | |
|---|---|
| Post town | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode district | L24 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Cheshire |
How tall is Childe of Hale?
9′ 3″
John Middleton, reputed to have reached 9′ 3″ in height, was born in Hale in Lancashire in the 1570s; legend suggests that he was originally of normal size and grew in a single night.
Is Hale a town?
Hale is a suburb and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England….Hale, Greater Manchester.
| Hale | |
|---|---|
| Post town | Altrincham |
| Postcode district | WA15 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
Is Hale an affluent area?
Hale is a very affluent area in south Trafford, with a thriving village centre. Together with Hale Barns and Bowdon it is one of the wealthiest areas in the country, and is a popular home for Manchester’s footballers. There are a large number of upmarket restaurants and bars in the centre, as well as a bowling green.
Is Hale Greater Manchester or Cheshire?
Hale is a suburb and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. Hale grew in the Middle Ages to the point when Hale Barns was established as a separate settlement. Hale was formerly in Cheshire.
Is Hale Barns a nice place to live?
HALE has been named one of the best places to live in Britain by The Sunday Times. The village is one of 12 North West locations to make the Best Places to Live in Britain list, compiled by The Sunday Times. Hale ranked number five in the North West category, behind Cartmel, Chester, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy and Crosby.
Is Hale in the Golden Triangle?
Hale was formerly in Cheshire. Hale, Bowdon and Hale Barns together are regarded as the wealthiest areas in Greater Manchester and outside of London, and similarly wealthy to Cheshire Golden Triangle towns Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Prestbury.
