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Hereford
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With a 7th Century Saxon origin, Hereford was extensively developed by the Normans who rebuilt its famous cathedral and the castle, the latter sadly no longer standing. This Wales/England river crossing point (Here-Ford) still has an abundance of stunning half-timbered buildings, together with architectural marvels like The Shire Hall and Town Hall. These sit alongside the modern developments of the Old Market Shopping Centre, Maylords shopping centre and the Courtyard; Herefords Centre for Arts.
Daily guided walks reveal the treasures of Hereford Cathedral. Wonder at the Mappa Mundi, the world’s leading example of a medieval map and the Chained Library, a unique collection of 1,500 books dating back to the 8thC many with their original security chains. High Town, the original Norman marketplace for almost 1000 years, is still the busy retail heart, with weekly and seasonal food, craft and retail markets. Explore the stunning Jacobean Old
House now open as a museum, marvel
at the tiny half-timbered former apothecary’s shop up high opposite Boots and for a taste of Victorian trading explore the Butter Market still in the heart of High Town. Don’t miss Hereford’s Independent Quarter centred in quaint cobbled Church Street, Saxon and once Cabbage Lane, it leads to the cathedral and, along with the little streets nearby, is home to a wide selection of small retail shops, eateries and pubs.
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