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Lancaster Castle

Lancaster

in the county of Lancashire

Rugby, Warwickshire

Rugby

in the county of Warwickshire

Steam at Douglas, Isle of Man

Douglas

in the county of Isle of Man

Pictures of Hereford

a Historic City in the county of Herefordshire

About Hereford

Hereford is a town in the west of England bordering wales. It has a beautiful cathedral which was established in the 7th century and a medieval bridge over the River Wye. Famous for its cider making all over the world. David Garrick (1717 - 1779), one of the most influential and popular figures in the whole of British theatre history was born here, as was the royal mistress of Charles II, Nell Gwynne. She was one of 13 of Charles's mistresses but the most popular with the public. There is a pub named after her on Monkmoor street in the City. The famous british fighting force the SAS are also based in Hereford and the area is famous too for its cattle, the white faced Herefordshire Bull which is used alot as an emblem to signify something as being from Herefordshire

Interesting & Historical Facts about Hereford

During its history, The Old House (c 1621) in Hereford, has been a butchers, an ironmongers, and a bankers. It is now a museum.

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Recommended towns & villages near Hereford

Kilpeck Church

Kilpeck (14 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW of Hereford)

Hidden away in one of England's most glorious little medieval villages, lies what is without doubt, the finest small Norman church in Britain...

Ross-on-Wye viewed from Vaga Crescent.

Ross-on-Wye (32 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE of Hereford)

Ross-on-Wye is a beautiful market town, with a rising main street culminating at the well worn stone slabs beneath an ancient market house...

Half-timbered shops in Leominster, Herefordshire

Leominster (14 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction N of Hereford)

Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world...

Church Lane

Ledbury (92 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E of Hereford)

Ledbury is an attractive town whose centre has changed very little over the years. The Old Grammer School and Butchers Row cottage are but two of Ledbury's beautifully preserved Medieval buildings to be seen in the cobbled street, known as Church Lane...

Farmhouse and hop kilns 1986

Bromyard (16 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE of Hereford)

Bromyard, a pleasant market town situated equi-distance between the towns of Malvern and Leominster and, as such Bromyard is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England...

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Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral (21 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)

Hereford Cathedral is a grade1 listed building, The oldest part - the bishop's chapel - dating to the 11th century, though the.....

Moccas Court, Herefordshire

Moccas Court (1 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)

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Dovecote at Luntley Court, Pembridge, Herefordshire

Luntley Court and Dovecote (1 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW)

Luntley Court and Dovecote. A 15-16th century house with Dovecote..

Longtown Castle, Herefordshire

Longtown Castle (2 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)

Longtown Castle - An unusual cylindrical keep at the top of an enormous earthen motte. Longtown Castle was built approx 1200 and.....

Lower Brockhampton Hall

Brockhampton Estate (20 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)

Brockhampton Estate tells us much about the way in which our wealthy medieval ancestors lived. It comprises of a landscape of.....

Eastnor castle, Eastnor, Herefordshire

Eastnor Castle (16 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)

This fairytale like castle is set amongst the Malvern hills and is surrounded by a famous arboretum and beautiful lake. It is a.....

Croft Castle approach

Croft Castle (33 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction N)

Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views...


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