Britain's Lost & Living Pubs

This unfathomably spectacular 15th century building is the 'Old Verger's House' at 43 St Andrew Street and is the oldest surviving domestic building in Hertford, dating back to circa 1450. With its crooked, timber-frames, whitewashed beams (a traditional Tudor limewash style), oak-paneled Jacobean doorway, and various other medieval features, this relic looks as though it's straight out of a fairytale. This building is a key insight into how much of England, and indeed, Britain, would have looked during the middle ages. It even gives us an important view as to how London would have looked before the "Great Fire" of 1666. It's also an important piece of evidence as to how long historic buildings can last if we prioritise and maintain them. This is what future generations should see, not waves of metal and glass. We can only imagine how many more buildings like this we'd have if the right effort had been made. The more you look at it, the more amazed you'll be. Make note of its tiny windows and little doors. As I say often, England's medieval/tudor buildings (of this kind) may not be as grand as the symmetrically perfect buildings from epochs such as ancient Greece, but they're a wholesome reminder of quaint homliness. You can visit this beauty on a tour for @PubHistoryTours whenever we visit Hertford (Accessible via the greater Anglia from Liverpool street, Stratford, or various other locations). This is a special day out as the town is packed with relics like this and very old, beautiful pubs. Keep an eye on upcoming tour dates to join us. If you like this building/content, give this post a share to help others find it. Or, to keep them up to date on my tours that will frequent this area, and many others like it. 🤝⏳️