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Ledbury's architectural gems revealed

12:37pm Thursday 10th January 2008

THERE are few towns anywhere in the UK to match Ledbury's wealth of architectural gems, and now local publisher GHAL Productions has published three small guide books, detailing the riches of the town's buildings.

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In Ledbury, there are examples of architecture dating from the 16th century to the present day, telling between them the fascinating story of the evolution of this small country town.

The books cover Elizabethan Ledbury, Georgian Ledbury and Victorian and Modern Ledbury, and each one contains illustrations, descriptions and maps showing the locations of the principal buildings of the period.

The three titles are priced at Â£3.50 each and can be obtained directly from GHAL on 01531 633594 or by email at ghal@ukonline.co.uk or visit the website via the link below.

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