The Market House, Ledbury

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This is lovely and I know it well

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 13 Dec 14:21:17

I know that well, too! Lovely work! I vividly remember when they moved 'The Old House' in Hereford High Street, a similar building to this.

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 13 Dec 14:33:59

Very clever piece of work

Posted by cecilia payne on Mon 13 Dec 15:25:29

This is so beautifully painted Steve , lots to looks at and good detailing.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 13 Dec 15:32:48

What a wonderful building, and superbly painted. Love the addition of the vintage van.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 13 Dec 15:35:36

yes I know it well also. Super painting.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Mon 13 Dec 17:14:16

This is a cracker Steve. Very well done indeed.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 13 Dec 19:51:30

Superb.

Posted by Chris Scott on Mon 13 Dec 19:52:15

Thank you one and all for your very kind comments. I wasn't around here at the time Thalia but the Ledbury website says that this market hall was jacked up so that the pillar bases could be replaced a little while ago. I hope you all have an enjoyable Christmas time as possible. Take care

Posted by Steve Letchford on Tue 14 Dec 10:28:59

Lovely painting

Posted by Faye Patrick on Tue 14 Dec 17:57:52

I've lived in Gozo, Malta, now, for over 23 years, Steve, but remain interested in local affairs. Interesting to hear that!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 15 Dec 05:27:03

I'd love to be there!

Posted by Judit Matthews on Thu 16 Dec 10:00:50

Thank you both Faye and Judit,

Posted by Steve Letchford on Sun 19 Dec 08:36:45

Hang on Studio Wall

13/12/2021

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Ledbury Market House appears to have been started around 1617 but took many years to complete. Originally a two storey building, on sixteen pillars and a timber frame with brick infill. There are still several market buildings similar to this found in other Herefordshire towns.

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Steve Letchford

I enjoy sketching landscape and buildings, then back in the studio I use the sketches to produce paintings, or pen & ink drawings. These have shown at Banqueting Hall, Mall, & Menier Galleries, London, and Edinburgh, York, Blackpool, Cardif & France. My work is in public & private collections in…

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