Pictures of Hereford

a Historic City in the county of Herefordshire

River Wye & Cathedral by Martin Humphreys ©

Hereford by Kevin Tebbutt ©

Hereford by Martin Wall ©

Photograph of Early morning view across the Checkley Valley

Early morning view across the Checkley Valley by Kenneth Richards ©

Photograph of Hereford Cathedral over the River Wye

Hereford Cathedral over the River Wye by Pauline Phillips ©

Hereford's museum by Mobscooter ©

Photograph of River Wye from the tower of Hereford Cathedral.

River Wye from the tower of Hereford Cathedral. by Clive Roberts ©

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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

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Interesting & Historical Facts about Hereford

Hereford Cathedral houses 10 bells which are 140ft high in the tower. The oldest of the bells is the sixth bell which dates to the 13th century. The bells of Hereford Cathedral are sometimes known as the 'Grand Old Lady' because of their unique ring of bells.

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