Hereford where is it

The Norman earl built Hereford Castle. This castle was spoken of as being as grand as any castle in England. It was important to have a secure castle, because of its closeness to Wales. Its original importance is now marked by Castle green, all stonework having been taken away long ago. City walls were also a necessity in medieval times, and you can still see the remains of the walls if you travel along the main city bypass road.

By the 12th century Hereford was rebuilding its cathedral and building its first stone bridge over the river. You can see both in the city centre even today. Hereford Cathedral School is also one of the oldest schools in England.

Hereford was becoming a prosperous town in the west of England, and in it was granted a charter to hold fairs and markets by Richard I of England. Throughout Medieval times Hereford continued to prosper, based on trading in wool from sheep grown in nearby hills. Many Tudor-style buildings between the cathedral and the old bridge are a reminder of these times. Hereford was too far west to grow during the Industrial Revolution, although a canal was built to link to Gloucester.

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Behind the tranquil peace which exudes from every nook and cranny lies the county's motorway, rail links, and an ever-growing communication infrastructure. Railway stations at Hereford, Leominster and Ledbury provide regular services to all major cities in the UK - London can be reached in just over three hours by high speed train.