Berkshire Photos by Hetty
5th May 2017
We followed ‘Historic Walk Around Hungerford’
Town Hall 1871
Left – 1778. Right – Wilton House, front early 1700s, but the core of the house dates from the 1500s
c. 1820 unusual ‘rising-sun’ decorations at the windows
Hungerford Arcade – dates from the 16th century with mid 17th century windows
The Courtyard has Regency bow windows and appears to be built of brick, but when you enter the central passageway you can see the original timber framed building
Mr H demonstrates an unusual stile
St Lawrence Church 1814
Kennet & Avon Canal
Unusual to see thatched roofs in a town
The Bear dates from at least 1495
Hungerford Volunteer Fire Brigade – former fire station
River Kennet
This house has front doors at the ground and first floors
