Ludlow, Broad Street 1949
Photo ref:
L111040
Photo ref:
L111040
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The timber framed building in the foreground is the former Angel Hotel, an important coaching inn in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was recently sold, and has since been converted into a number of separate apartments.
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Memories of Ludlow, Broad Street 1949
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Would love to hear from anyone with surname Butcher or anyone connected to that name in Ludlow and surrounding villages. My father was born in Ludlow in 1913 and both sides of family also. Two great uncles were innkeepers in the late 1880's, The George Inn, Castle St and the Dolphin Inn on Upper Galdeford.
Terry Butcher.
My great Grandfather John Johnston was the licensed victualler around 1896. I believe the pub changed its name to the Eagle and Child and is now a restaurant. Anyone have any connections to this family he had two daughters Elizabeth and Raine. He then moved to Julian Street. I believe he is buried at St Leonards Corve street but have not been able to verify this. His granddaughter age 96 is still with us.
Groups of artists would visit in summer and stay at The Feathers Hotel. After breakfast they would choose their locations, some at the church, some at the castle, others would be in the middle of Broad Street. They would set up their stools and easels and stay there all day (except for lunch of course!). There was very little traffic in 1955. One wonderful afternoon, I was invited to join them and I was able to draw the ...see more
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