The aim of this site is to give a different look at Old Hereford, with new and old pictures of its people, it's buildings, it's businesses and events from over the years. Something a little different for people to take a look at and talk about. Contact;
Early aeriel view of the "Hereford County Hospital" as it was before it's rebuilding in the 2000's.
Just a few of Herefords old business's from the early 1970s, some you may remember some you may have forgot,but still worth a look at.
Old picture taken I think around the 1890's of boys from the Working Boys Home.I think the home was situated somewhere in Bath Street at that time.
The "ODEON" cinema High Town.Two old pics from 1949 and 1968 showing the grand old building.The "ODEON" cinema name was created in 1928 by "Oscar Deutsh" and it was so called "Oscar Deutsh Entertains Our Nation" or the short version we all know"ODEON".
Old picture of "Tupsley Hospital"taken about 1900.The hospital was situated just off "Gorsty Lane" and known in those days as "The City of Tupsley Infectious Disease and Isolation Hospital".The hospital was opened in 1893 to house patients with infectious diseases such as Scarlet Fever,Diphtheria and Smallpox and was constructed using prefabricated iron buildings.Built at first with just 12 beds it eventually had anything up to 24 beds at any one time.In 1902 a further unit was added to treat Smallpox cases a quarter of a mile away off "Holywell Gutter Lane"Both buildings were closed down after the Second World War as the few cases that did arise were treated at the new "County Hospital".
Some great old views of the City from 1967 when the Hereford's marched through the city's streets.
The history of the Herefordshire Light Infantry starts in 1860 with the formation of eight Rifle Volunteer Corps in Herefordshire, which were brought together as the 1st Administrative Battalion, the Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers. There were additionally, three corps of the Battalion in Radnorshire.The reforms to both the regular and volunteer elements of the Army during this period brought about the first of four name changes in 1880, when the title was altered to The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (Hereford & Radnor).In summary, the Regiment played a significant role in the three major wars of the first half of the 20th Century. It acquitted itself at the highest level, and its reputation, as the only TA Regiment to be given the honour of becoming 'Light Infantry', is unrivalled.
The now long gone "Mother's Pride Bakery" Three Elms Road.The bakery was built in 1958 by "Rank Hovis McDougall Ltd" and extended in 1961 to accommodate a confectionery unit.Further extensions were done in 1964 due to the increase in business. At one time up to 160 vehicles a day were operating from the plant.The plant finally closed it's doors in 1982 and was demolished in 1983 to make way for a "Sandford's D i y Superstore".
Mr.J.J,Jackson pictured in the doorway of Chave & Jackson in 1904.Opened in 1830 at number 6 Broad Street by Mr.Henry Llanwarne.The chemist was known as "Duggan & Chave" until Mr. Duggan retired in 1868.The business then traded under the name "W.S..Chave" until 
Picture from the early 1970s showing one of the huge fleet of trucks once used by Herefords largest employer "Sun Valley".This is a site we will never see again as the company now go's
The third pic from a set of three of the last days of the Victoria Hotel on the corner of Widemarsh Street and Newmarket Street 1967.The hotel finally closed it's doors on the 7th October 1967 to make way for the Inner Relief Road.In the background is the Wellington Inn looking much the same as it does today.Now known as JDs.
Old Postcard image taken early 1900s of "The Asylum". Burghill.Opened in 1871 at a cost of £67.000 it was known as "The Hereford County and City Lunatic Asylum".It was later extended in 1900 at a cost £40.000 and could accommodate up to 550 inmates as they were called in those days.The "Asylum" latter became known as "St Mary's Hospital" and was finally closed in 1994 to make way for a modern housing development although a lot of the original buildings still remain today.
Hereford United Football Club Monday 30th August 1971 and local band "Mott the Hoople" are top of the bill for this rare concert staged at "Hereford United's"Edgar Street ground. Although the band had not reached there peak "All The Young Dudes" was released in 1972, they still managed to pull a crowd of over 3ooo into the Edgar Street ground on a warm August Bank Holiday Monday in 1971.
Rarely seen postcard view from 1903 looking upstream from the Old Wye Bridge.On the left is "Jordan's Boathouse" with it's array of boats.On the right is Greyfriers House in all it's glory and further upstream can be seen "Hunderton Railway Bridge opened in 1853.
An ariel view of Commercial Square taken some time in the 1940s early 1950s.As you can see there was very little traffic passing through the city in those days, a very different story from today's traffic jams. It's hard to think why on earth they would want to build a ring road so close to the city's main shopping centre in the years that followed.
Old Bulmers advert from the 1960s showing their two leading brands Woodpecker and Strongbow.Note the old 4 pint flagon bottles.
Picture of the old paddling pool situated on the (King George's Playing Fields) in the mid 60s.
Old picture of the long gone Anglers Inn in Union Street.Not sure when the pub finally closed it's doors but it was more recently known as part of the Marches Cafe although it looks a lot different these days.Also nice to see the old Cheltenham & Hereford Breweries drayman.
The last days of the Victoria Hotel on the corner of Widemarsh Street and Newmarket Street 1967.The hotel finally closed it's doors on the 7th October 1967 to make way for the Inner Relief Road.In the background is the Wellington Inn looking much the same as it does today.
Buzz Music record store in Widemarsh Street early 1980s.Buzz Music was situated opposite the "Old Harp Pub" and was demolished to make way for Garrick House and the multi story car park.In my youth I spent many hours along with many others listening to the great music that was played in there at the time.
