About this Event
Summary:
Ashbourne is arguably the best Georgian town in the county. The architectural historian, Sir Nikolous Pevsner, once declared that "Church Street is one of the finest streets in Derbyshire. It has a large variety of excellent houses and whole stretches without anything that could jar."
But behind those elegant brick and rendered Georgian facades are often much older structures, some medieval!
This walking tour will explore a range of Georgian houses in the town, as well as the classic medieval setting in which they exist. It will also place the houses at the heart of 18th Century Ashbourne and its unique social and cultural life!
It will also attempt to reveal a story of 18th Century genteel 'one-upmanship' and commercial competition through the characters that both occupied and visited the town during this most remarkable period in English history.
Additional Information:
Please meet just before 2pm near the toilet block at Shawcroft Car Park. The tour is expected to last around 2 hours.
Please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shawcroft Car Park toilets, Shawcroft Car park, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
GBP 9.60 to GBP 12.00
