A view from the south east of the main elevation of number 9 High Street

Date:
1850 - 1900
Location:
9 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Reference:
OP36166
Type:
Photograph (Albumen Print)
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Description

The building dates from the 16th century and is considered to be one of the finest town houses of the period in the country. It was at one time the Old Coach Office. One of the major coaching houses, The Swan is visible to the right. Number 9 High Street is also known as Golden Key House and the Nodding Gables. When this photograph was taken it was in use as an ironmongers shop. It is Grade II* Listed. Number 8 High Street is seen to the left, with part of the Swan Hotel visible to the right.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the open Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-2012 Red Box Project.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/16 Early Photographic Print Collection: Gloucestershire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wilson, George Washington

Donor: Davies

Keywords

Stuart Timber Framed House, Stuart Jettied House, Shop, Shops And Shopping