Ledbury is a picturesque market town from the 11th century located within a beautiful section of Herefordshire. We visited during part of the Easter weekend and the countryside had a stark beauty prior to the arrival of spring. Many Tudor buildings provided picturesque glimpses of a bygone era. The town appeared vibrant with a strong sense of community. We stayed at the Royal Oak Hotel, a 15th century inn with friendly and helpful managers. An Indian restaurant across the road provided fine food and service.
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Royal Oak Hotel – white building
Wall showing construction methods
Panelled Room – the only one
Ledbury-Park-15th-Century. Situated opposite the Royal Oak Hotel
House on stilts
New St and Talbot Hotel
New St
High St Ledbury
Feathers Hotel
Feather carved into wood
St Katherine’s Hospital and Alms Houses
Market House
Church Lane
Magistrates House on right
Church in Ledbury
Baptismal Font
Bath for people in almshouses. Found in museum on Church Lane. The grandfather clock was made in Ledbury.
Clogs in museum
The real reason for visiting Ledbury was to try and access the location which the Vick family had farmed for about 10 years during the 1830s and 1840s. Prior to visiting the old farm we visited the church at Colwall which would have been the family’s local church. The Vicks two youngest daughters were baptised there in 1837 and 1841.
Below is scenery seen between Ledbury and Colwall.
Scenery between Ledbury and Colwall
Hill
Scenery
Scenic roadway
Daffodils and farmland beside church car park
Back view of the church
Inside Church of St James the Great at Colwall
Baptismal font St James the Great Colwall
Date on rafter
St James the Great Church from front
Church and Church Ale House
Inside the Church Ale House. The church used to brew and sell its own
This post has created endless technical problems. The photos from the old Vick property will be in the next blog.