Skip to main content

Herefordshire Collection (#6)

Herefordshire: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Charm Discover the rich heritage through its captivating landmarks and breathtaking landscapes

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b / w photo)

River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b / w photo)
6008734 River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Opening of a Tumulus at St Weonards, Herefordshire (engraving)

Opening of a Tumulus at St Weonards, Herefordshire (engraving)
1602196 Opening of a Tumulus at St Weonards, Herefordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of a Tumulus at St Weonards, Herefordshire)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, the Seat of Lady Henry Somerset (b / w photo)

Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, the Seat of Lady Henry Somerset (b / w photo)
1605928 Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, the Seat of Lady Henry Somerset (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: West Tower of Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire (engraving)

West Tower of Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire (engraving)
3648999 West Tower of Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Tower of Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, the Saloon (b / w photo)

Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, the Saloon (b / w photo)
3652380 Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, the Saloon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, the Saloon)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Leaving Hereford Cathedral after mass. Circa 1939

Leaving Hereford Cathedral after mass. Circa 1939

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: One of Herefords oldest houses, which is to be sold by the Hereford City Municipal

One of Herefords oldest houses, which is to be sold by the Hereford City Municipal Charity Trustees because of the cost of renovations. December 1935

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The fine old Market House at Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

The fine old Market House at Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, erected during the reign of King Charles II and still in use today. Date: late 17th century

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The church of St. Mary and St. David, Kilpeck, Herefordshire, England

The church of St. Mary and St. David, Kilpeck, Herefordshire, England, is a small gem of romanesque architecture and carving, circa 1140, with scrolled serpents on the jambs Date: 12th century

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses

Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses, mellowed by age and clustering round an imposing 14th century church. Date: 1950s

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, originally called Castellum Godrici

Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, originally called Castellum Godrici, after Godric Mapplestone, the builder of the first castle on the site. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The Neo Gothic gatehouse of Goodrich Court, Wye Valley, Herefordshire

The Neo Gothic gatehouse of Goodrich Court, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, built in an imposing medieval style, but actually early 19th century. Date: built 1830

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The round keep of Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, an English - Welsh border castle

The round keep of Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, an English - Welsh border castle. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, is an English - Welsh border castle

Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, is an English - Welsh border castle. Here is the south side, showing the moat and smaller of the drawbridges. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Old County Map of Herefordshire 1836 by Thomas Moule

Old County Map of Herefordshire 1836 by Thomas Moule
This is a fine decorative reproduction County Map of Herefordshire from the First Edition series of Thomas Moule Maps, originally Published in 1836

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Old County Map of Herefordshire 1611 by John Speed

Old County Map of Herefordshire 1611 by John Speed
A facimile of John Speeds historical map of Herefordshire originally published for the " Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain"

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Foundry at Canon, 1792. Creator: John Baptist Malchair

Foundry at Canon, 1792. Creator: John Baptist Malchair
Foundry at Canon, 1792

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: ENGLAND, Herefordshire Farmer moving sheep with pair of border collies

ENGLAND, Herefordshire Farmer moving sheep with pair of border collies

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Postcode District Map sheet 3 Wales and the Midlands

Postcode District Map sheet 3 Wales and the Midlands
This postcode district map (sheet 3) displays the complete first half, or Outward Code, of the Postcode (eg CF5) for Wales and the Midlands covering from Preston in the north to Bath in the south

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Herefordshire Historical John Speed 1610 Map

Herefordshire Historical John Speed 1610 Map
A reproduction of John Speeds historical map of the county of Herefordshire. Originally published as part of his atlas called The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain in 1610

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Filming the Holy Thorn at Kingsthorn, Herefordshire - and the buds which came into

Filming the Holy Thorn at Kingsthorn, Herefordshire - and the buds which came into bloom around Midnight, Old Christmas Eve (January 5th)

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Pouring cider in cider barn at Dunkertons cider, England

Pouring cider in cider barn at Dunkertons cider, England
A man pours cider from a barrel into an earthenware jug in the cider barn at Dunkertons Cider, Herefordshire, England Date: 1988

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Fly fishing, River Wye, Herefordshire

Fly fishing, River Wye, Herefordshire
A male fisherman fly fishing with rod and line on the banks of the River Wye, near Hereford, Herefordshire. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Ross Market Hall, Herfordshire

Ross Market Hall, Herfordshire
Two old men sit and talk in the old Market Hall in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Dog Show, Hereford

Dog Show, Hereford
An old lady wearing an overcoat and woollen hat checks the programme during a dog show in Hereford. She has a door key hanging from her neck

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Farmer in farmyard, Herefordshire

Farmer in farmyard, Herefordshire
Herefordshire farmer in his working clothes poses for a picture in his farmyard Date: circa 1975

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire

Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire
Farm worker Tommy Watkins poses by the fireplace mantlepiece of the Carpenters Arms pub, Walterstone, Herefordshire. The wall above the fireplace is covered in agricultural show prizes

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Farm worker with scythe - 2

Farm worker with scythe - 2
Farm worker Tommy Watkins cutting long grass with a scythe in Herefordshire, England. Tommy wears a cloth cap and smokes a pipe as he works. Head and shoulders portrait Date: circa 1975

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Farm worker with scythe - 1

Farm worker with scythe - 1
Farm worker Tommy Watkins cutting long grass with a scythe in Herefordshire, England. Tommy wears a cloth cap and smokes a pipe as he works. Full length portrait Date: circa 1975

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Berrington Hall reflected in lake at dawn, Herefordshire, England, UK, October 2015

Berrington Hall reflected in lake at dawn, Herefordshire, England, UK, October 2015

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The Red Lion, Weobley, Herefordshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Red Lion, Weobley, Herefordshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Red Lion, Weobley, Herefordshire, 1936. The Red Lion Hotel, 15th century timber framed Grade II listed building. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: A Relic of the time of James I, (1603-25), the Old House, Hereford, England, c1910

A Relic of the time of James I, (1603-25), the Old House, Hereford, England, c1910
A Relic of the time of James I, (1603-25), the " Old House, " Hereford, England, c1910. A timber-framed Jacobean buuilding built in 1621. From ".", by

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Hereford Cathedral, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham

Hereford Cathedral, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hereford Cathedral, 1951. Hereford Cathedral, built 1079-1095 with very thick stone walls in the Norman or English Romanesque style

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Kentchurch Court, Herefordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown

Kentchurch Court, Herefordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Kentchurch Court, Herefordshire, 1894. Castle dating from the 14th century, later converted to a country house and largely rebuilt by John Nash between 1795 and 1807 for the Scudamore family

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Market Hall and Kyrles House, Ross, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Market Hall and Kyrles House, Ross, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Market Hall and Kyrles House, Ross, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Market Place, Ledbury, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Market Place, Ledbury, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Market Place, Ledbury, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Snow scene from Lower Brcokhampton, with Sessile Oak (Quercus petrea) track and farm gate

Snow scene from Lower Brcokhampton, with Sessile Oak (Quercus petrea) track and farm gate, Herefordshire, England, UK, December

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Fair Homes Gathered Round a Steeple That Points To Heaven, c1935. Artist: BC Clayton

Fair Homes Gathered Round a Steeple That Points To Heaven, c1935. Artist: BC Clayton
Fair Homes Gathered Round a Steeple That Points To Heaven, c1935. Church Lane, Ledbury. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: The New Inn, Penbridge, Herefordshire, 1939

The New Inn, Penbridge, Herefordshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Kingsland Station, Herefordshire, c. 1910

Kingsland Station, Herefordshire, c. 1910
A view of Kingsland Station in Herefordshire, c.1910, showing a train in the station with passengers walking along the platform on the left of the picture and the station sign on the right

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Kingsland Station, Herefordshire, July 1959

Kingsland Station, Herefordshire, July 1959
A view of Kingsland Station in Herefordshire, July 1959, showing tank locomotive no. 7437 at the station. A number of passengers are on the platform

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Kington Station, Herefordshire, July 1957

Kington Station, Herefordshire, July 1957
A view of Kington station in Herefordshire, July 1957, showing the platforms and the stone-built station building. Kington station opened in 1875

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Kington Station, Herefordshire, June 1950

Kington Station, Herefordshire, June 1950
A general view of Kington station in Herefordshire, June 1950, showing the platforms and the stone-built station building. Kington station opened in 1875

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Dorstone Station, Herefordshire, c. 1910

Dorstone Station, Herefordshire, c. 1910
A view of Dorstone Station in Herefordshire, showing the small wooden station building and platform, c.1910. Dorstone station opened in 1881 under the Golden Valley Railway

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Fencote Station, Herefordshire, September 1952

Fencote Station, Herefordshire, September 1952
A view of Fencote Station in Herefordshire; its station buildings and platform. The station opened in 1897 and became unstaffed in autumn 1949

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Ledbury Station, Herefordshire, 25th June 1950

Ledbury Station, Herefordshire, 25th June 1950
A view of Ledbury Station in Herefordshire, taken on 25th June 1950. This image shows the station buildings and signs for the ladies waiting room and booking office

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Bromyard Station and Downs, Herefordshire, c. 1890s

Bromyard Station and Downs, Herefordshire, c. 1890s
A view of Bromyard Station and the surrounding downs in Herefordshire, c.1890s. This image shows the station buildings, wagons

Background imageHerefordshire Collection: Bromyard Station, Herefordshire, c. 1900

Bromyard Station, Herefordshire, c. 1900
A view of Bromyard station in Herefordshire, c.1900, showing hop picker special trains at the station. There are lots of people at the station building and goods wagons in the siding




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Herefordshire: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Charm Discover the rich heritage through its captivating landmarks and breathtaking landscapes. Step back in time with The Hereford Mappa Mundi, a remarkable medieval map dating back to 1285. Created by Richard de Bello, this masterpiece offers a glimpse into the world as it was known centuries ago. Immerse yourself in nature's splendor at Symonds Yat Rock, where you can witness the mesmerizing view over the Wye Valley. Nestled within the Forest of Dean, this vantage point will leave you awe-inspired. Venture to Ross on Wye and be enchanted by its timeless beauty. This picturesque town in Herefordshire boasts an idyllic setting that captures the essence of England's rural charm. Find solace under the shade of a majestic copper beech tree at Croft Castle. Located amidst rolling hills, this tranquil spot invites you to connect with nature and soak up serenity. Transport yourself to another era at Leominster Station, which takes you back to June 27th, 1950. Feel the nostalgia as you imagine trains bustling with passengers during simpler times. Encounter adorable Ryeland Sheep grazing peacefully in lush pastures – a quintessential symbol of rural life in Herefordshire. Witness rugged resilience embodied by CM5 8263 Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon traversing challenging terrains – a testament to both utility and style. Stroll along Church Lane in Ledbury for a taste of quintessential English village life. Immerse yourself in its charming atmosphere while admiring quaint cottages lining cobblestone streets. Travel through time with Churtons Portrait And Landscape Gallery's publication from 1836 showcasing Eastnor Castle near Ledbury. Marvel at this architectural gem nestled amidst stunning countryside vistas. Delve into history at Museum Hereford where artifacts come alive, telling stories of the region's past.