The Town Hall, built in 1860 by the Duke of Bedford, stands on the east
side of Bedford Square.
On the second Wednesday each October, the square is filled with the
fairground rides and stalls of the annual Tavistock
Goose Fair.
The Bedford Hotel, seen across Bedford Square from the north-western corner
of the Town Hall
About the middle of this picture is the site of the Abbot's
tomb, uncovered during water company's works during the Summer of 1977.
Tavistock Abbey covered this area from the 10th to the 16th centuries.
Today, the Parish Church stands just out of shot
to the right of this picture.
The Parish Church of St Eustacius, viewed from the Town
Hall
 |
 |
|
Duke Street, the main shopping street, looking east from Bedford Square |
Duke Street from one of the market arches |
 |
|
Pepper Street from Duke Street |
Photographs copyright © 1998 R W Mathew.
Updated 28 February 1998
New links 28 May 2000, 27 May 04