Hereford Times | Times Past

Herefordshire henge monument is due

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:57:56 +0100

THE final report of a project that unearthed the county’s first henge monument is to be presented.

Bromyard reveals its hidden secrets

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:10:13 +0100

A BROMYARD group has struck bedrock in a bid to uncover the town’s past.

‘Substantial’ Roman remains unearthed

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:14:00 +0100

Archaeologists unearth a significant find in the country. What is it?

Tom Spring

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:53:47 +0100

Champion boxer of all England 1823 to 1824. Real name Thomas Winter. Later became the well respected landlord of Booth Hall, Hereford.

Rev Dr Thomas Talbot

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:52:33 +0100

Founded Hereford General Infirmary in 1776 (opened in 1783) and organised the voluntary subscription establishing 55 beds.

David Cox 1789-1859

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:50:53 +0100

Famous water-colourist and writer on landscape painting techniques. Taught in Hereford from 1814 to 1827.

Sarah Siddons 1755 - 1831

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:56 +0100

Born in Brecon. This universally famous tragedienne was the daughter of Roger Kemble and acted with him in Hereford in the 1760s.

Roger Kemble 1721

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:00 +0100

This actor/manager lived and brought up some of his famous theatrical family in Leicester Place - off Church Street, Hereford.

David Garrick 1717-1779

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:47:38 +0100

Born at the Ange Inn in Maylord Street, Hereford. Famous actor/manager who revitalised the theatre.in London.

General Stringer Lawrence 1697-1775

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:46:44 +0100

Baptised at All Saints Church, Hereford. He became one of the foremost soldiers of his age, fighting in India for 20 years and was known as the ‘Father of the Indian Army’.