Tarn House, Malham Moor, North Yorkshire

This country house was built in c1780 for Thomas Lister, Lord Ribblesdale. In 1852 Lister's son sold the extended house to James Morrison whose son lived there until his death in 1921. The Morrisons were visited by Charles Kingsley who was inspired to write "The Water Babies" while staying there.

Location

North Yorkshire Malham Moor

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

house author Georgian (1714 - 1836)