For almost three centuries, the west end of High Town was dominated by Hereford Market Hall. It was once looked upon as the finest timber-framed building in the whole kingdom, and was a great source of pride for the city’s residents. If that was the case though, why did it disappear?

The City Arms Hotel was once one of Hereford’s premier establishments, even rivalling the Green Dragon for a time. Its guests included a duke and an admiral, and the building remarkably has a link to one of Britain’s greatest naval battles. But how did it go from a prestigious hotel to a branch of Barclays Bank?

Hereford is full to the brim of historic buildings. From the centuries-old cathedral to the Victorian Butter Market, the city has countless styles of architecture to see, so there is something for everyone. But what of the less well-known buildings that are hidden in plain sight along the streets?