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Written by Laura-Jayne Cozens
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire,
is located in the heart of the fens, close to both the Lincolnshire
and Norfolk borders. The town dates back to medieval times when it was
a thriving port. Later, after the diversion of the River Nene Wisbech
developed into an agricultural and market town
Today, Wisbech boasts a fascinating history along with its own shopping
centre, theatre and market place. With several options for an interesting
day out, Wisbech is the ideal place to take a look at one of the finest
Georgian Market Towns in England.
Museum
The museum was purpose built in 1847 and displays an example of
early victorian architecture. Along with a history of wisbech and
the fens, the museum boasts artifacts, letters and photographs,
giving the visitor the true feeling of what life was like in the
fens during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum
also holds the manuscript of Great Expectations by Charles dickens
and Louis XIV’s Ivory Chess set.
The museum is open to visitors. To find out opening times, contact
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Angles
Theatre
Yet another fine example of Georgian artcitecture, the Angles Theatre
is located in Alexandra Road. The Theatre was build in 1793 but
only lasted as a theatre for 50 years. The building was then a school,
a tent makers and the town library. 20 years ago, it was turned
back into the Angles Theatre and today is a vibrant place full of
activity and shows. From musician's and dancers to poets and comedy,
the Theatre provides Wisbech with a link to the arts. The theatre
hosts plays and shows from local theatre companies.
To find out what's on and what's coming up, call the theatre on
01945 585587 or the Box Office on 01945 474447.
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Octavia
Hill Birthplace and Museum
Octavia
Hill is best known as being one of the three founders of the National
Trust. But one of her greatest achievements were her efforts to
in the Housing Reform, improving the housing for the poor society
and managing rebuilding schemes. Octavia was born in a house located
on the south brink in 1838 and today that house is open as a museum
to demonstrate the efforts of this hardworking and down to earth
woman.
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The
Market Place
The Old Market was the centre for the local farmers to trade
their goods. The present market place is located near the castle
and developed until it outstripped the Old Market during the medieval
period. The market area has been modernised with new paving slabs
and is a pedestrian only zone. However, the Georgian buildings still
surround the area, some of them converted into shop fronts but all
still over looking the market that occurs every Thursday and Saturday,
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Elgoods Brewery and Garden
The home of the famous Elgoods beer is located in the southern
end of the North Brink. Established in 1795, Elgoods was one of
the first classic Georgian Breweries to be built outside London.
Taken over by the Elgood family in 1878, the beer we know and
love was created. The brewery is still owned by the 5th generation
of the Elgood family today and operates within 42 public houses
– all within a 60 mile radius. To get pint of Cambridge,
Black Dog or Golden Newt, pop into The Red Lion Pub, located on
the North Brink just a few minutes from the brewery itself. The
Red Lion provides delicious, home cooked meals to go with the
beer.
For a tour of the brewery, please contact Elgoods direct on 01945
583160.
To book a table in the restart at The Red Lion call 01945 582022.
Bar meals available.
This information was selected from the Elgoods website. To learn
more about the Brewery and for a full list of beers and pubs they
operate in, visit www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk
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Crescent
and Castle
The original Wisbech castle was built in 1478 but was replaced
by John Thurloe in the 17th Century. Later, in 1816, Josephy Medworth
built the current castle and the crescent that surrounds it. The
Crescent runs in two parts, from the north and the south of the
castle grounds. The buildings are now used as offices and residential
homes, but the unique curving of the buildings remind us of the
prosperity in wisbech during the Georgian period. |
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The
Brinks
During the 18th Century, the trading taking place in Wisbech made
landowners and merchants wealthy. Their new found wealth meant
they could afford to build new homes. With the river between them,
the north and south brink houses face each other; both rows of
houses beautiful examples of Georgian architecture. In fact, the
Brinks are often referred to as one of the finest Georgian streets
in England and was used for the BBC period drama David Copperfield.
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