Ledbury Shops
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Before being refurbished and let to Boots, the now exposed timber framing on the front was hidden behind stucco, probably applied when the windows were inserted, possibly in the 19th century. This is either a late 16th century or more likely an early 17th century building, with two bays and three storeys, with two attic gables on the west front.
Under
19th century stucco, there is evidence this
property was one of a row of late 17th century
timber-framed houses.
Until the late 1990s or thereabouts, ground floor shop included the adjoining shop at No. 18 and was occupied by Something Special. When you go in No. 16, you'll find the shop depth goes back a long way.
In the late 19th-20th centuries, the building was occupied by the Tilley family.
On the corner of High Street and New Street, the date on the wall over the alley is 1803.
Between the early 19th century and the mid 20th century, the premises were used as an ironmonger. After that, it became Biddulph Gallery.
An
early 17th century timber-framed house that was
refronted in the later 18th century. To the rear
there is a 17th century timber-framed range which
is visible from Bye Street.
5-7 The Homend, of mid-17th century construction, was formerly the New Inn which was one of most important coaching inns in the latter 18th/19th centuries.
The Homend Mews, nowadays a collection of small shops facing a paved inner courtyard, were the outbuildings of the New Inn.
On the corner of Bank Crescent, built in about 1600 as a house and during the 19th century used as a cinema, this building, of timber-framed construction, nowadays comprises three shops. On the frontage, there are steps up to the foyer of the old cinema.
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1 High Street - (Celebrations)
On the corner of Church Lane and High Street, and
facing the Market House, 1 High Street is a 16th
century timber-framed building. The existing shop,
probably early 20th century, replaces a bow fronted
design from the 18th century.
Between about 1838 until 1990 or thereabouts, the premises were used as a grocer. In 1991, the occupier traded as Ledbury Craft Centre until the business was taken over in 2007 and the name changed to Celebrations.
Between about 1838 until 1990 or thereabouts, the premises were used as a grocer. In 1991, the occupier traded as Ledbury Craft Centre until the business was taken over in 2007 and the name changed to Celebrations.
2 High Street - (Bakers Oven)
The main structure is 18th century, and at the rear
is a late 16th/17th century timber-framed building.
There has been a bakers at No. 2 for at least 130
years.
3 High Street -
This well hidden 18th century brick front like
others in the row, probably contains timber
framing. To the rear there is a two storey timber
framed building, of possible 16th century
date.
8 High Street - (View)
The brick front, with its stone quoins and deep
moulded cornice belongs to the first half of the
18th century but it is a re-facing of what is
probably an early 17th century timber-framed
structure.
For much of the 19th century the home of Miss Hannah Mutlow, the shop was an ironmonger's from the 1870s until 1991. After that, the shop was occupied by Choices Video and is now View clothing. The owners subsequently rebuilt the old workshop at the end of the plot known as Tinsmith's and which houses a home furnishing shop.
For much of the 19th century the home of Miss Hannah Mutlow, the shop was an ironmonger's from the 1870s until 1991. After that, the shop was occupied by Choices Video and is now View clothing. The owners subsequently rebuilt the old workshop at the end of the plot known as Tinsmith's and which houses a home furnishing shop.
9 High Street - (Boots)
Before being refurbished and let to Boots, the now exposed timber framing on the front was hidden behind stucco, probably applied when the windows were inserted, possibly in the 19th century. This is either a late 16th century or more likely an early 17th century building, with two bays and three storeys, with two attic gables on the west front.
10 High Street - (Spar)
Although it has a modern shop front, the building
is timber-framed.
16 and 17 High Street - (Nice Things : in Stark Contrast)
Until the late 1990s or thereabouts, ground floor shop included the adjoining shop at No. 18 and was occupied by Something Special. When you go in No. 16, you'll find the shop depth goes back a long way.
In the late 19th-20th centuries, the building was occupied by the Tilley family.
18 High Street - (John Nash)
The 19th century facade hides a 16th/17th century
building.
When you enter the courtyard that leads to ? and look up at the windows
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When you enter the courtyard that leads to ? and look up at the windows
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19 High Street -
An early 17th century timber-framed building with
later stucco covering.
20 High Street - (Ledbury Books & Maps)
At the corner of Worcester Road, this building is
considered to be 17th century, which was remodelled
in the late 18th/early 19th century.
Between 1837 and 1987, the shop was a grocers and only became a bookshop after that.
Between 1837 and 1987, the shop was a grocers and only became a bookshop after that.
21 High Street - (Ceci Paulo)
On the corner of High Street and New Street, the date on the wall over the alley is 1803.
Between the early 19th century and the mid 20th century, the premises were used as an ironmonger. After that, it became Biddulph Gallery.
22 High Street -
This three-storey timber-framed building, with
stucco front, was probably originally built in the
late 16th century, and remodelled in the late
18th/early 19th centuries.
23 High Street - (Black Pepper)
This 17th century building, with 19th century
additions, is a three-storey timber-framed
construction, with stucco front and an unusual
projecting centre two-storey bay with a gable.
In the early 20th century, it was occupied by William Oakes & Son, tailors.
In the early 20th century, it was occupied by William Oakes & Son, tailors.
24 High Street - (Lloyds TSB Bank)
A 19th century three-sstorey building of brick
construction, with later additions, in 1891 is was
Webb & Co Ledbury Old Bank
25 High Street - (Feathers Hotel)
27 High Street - (John & Diane Miller Optician)
Probably late 17th century, timber-framed
three-storey building, was occupied by Herbert
Thacker, tailor, before becoming an
opticians.
25 High Street - (Wyebridge)
The shop immediately adjoining the Feathers used to
be occupied by Birmingham Midshires Building
Society before being bought by the present
occupant.
1-3 The Homend -
The earliest building is 15th century, but the
appearance nowadays is 19th/early 20th century
refacing.
2 The Homend - (Library)
The original building was demolished in 1892 to
make way for the new building between 1892 and 1896
of the Barrett Browning Memorial Institute, which
houses the Library.
The original building was of substantial timber-framed construction and was used in conjunction with the tannery at the rear, belonging to the Hankins family.
The original building was of substantial timber-framed construction and was used in conjunction with the tannery at the rear, belonging to the Hankins family.
4 The Homend - (Priory Cleaners)
5-7 The Homend and Homend Mews
5-7 The Homend, of mid-17th century construction, was formerly the New Inn which was one of most important coaching inns in the latter 18th/19th centuries.
The Homend Mews, nowadays a collection of small shops facing a paved inner courtyard, were the outbuildings of the New Inn.
10 The Homend -
The previous building was an early 17th century
timber framed house, with remodelling late 18th
century, but was demolished after 1930. During the
late 19th/early 20th centuries the newsagents and
fancy goods shop run by Lewis Jones and then by his
daughter Edith.
11 The Homend - (The Seven Stars)
One of the oldest inns in Ledbury, the
timber-framed, two-storey, late 16th century
building was seriously damaged by fire in 2001 and
much of the original structure was
lost. The framing on the front of the
building survived along with the door
frame. The south-west room was reported to
have a plaster ceiling with fleur-de-lys, rosettes
and Tudor roses.
27-28 The Homend - (Jenkins and others)
On the corner of Bank Crescent, built in about 1600 as a house and during the 19th century used as a cinema, this building, of timber-framed construction, nowadays comprises three shops. On the frontage, there are steps up to the foyer of the old cinema.
39 The Homend - (The Horseshoe Inn)
Originally probably 17th century, this three-storey
timber-framed building is set on a high plinth. It
appears to be two bays long and there is a
passageway through the south end. The ceiling beams
on the ground floor over the south bay have wide
chamfers. The front has imitation framing.