Market Harborough Heritage Trail
room 17 ECHOES
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
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The route for this walk extends from the top end of the high street down one side, to the Sainsbury's car park, then back up the other side of the high street. There is no specific start or finish, so you can just choose whatever route you like to explore the town.
With permission, this Sound Walk has been based upon a Heritage Trail published by Visit Harborough District www.visitharborough.com
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The Echoes
The Symington Building
The Symington Building is an iconic former Victorian corset factory, originally the home of R & W H …
The Peacock
At the crossing over St Mary's Road, you will see The Peacock Inn (now Pizza Express) with its peaco…
The Settling Rooms
Towards the middle of the Sainsbury’s car park is a red brick building called the 'Settling Rooms'.
The Indoor Market
Here you’re at Market Harborough's award-winning indoor market. Medieval markets gave the town its n…
The Memorial Gardens
Here are the Memorial Gardens which were built in 1954 as part of the town's commemoration of the Se…
The Square & Welland House
Here in the Town Square, you will see the War Memorial at its centre. To your left is Welland House.…
Lower High Street
You are now on the High Street. You will pass the building where James and Sarah Symington began the…
The Old Grammar School
Facing Church Square and The High Street is the distinctive timber framed building, the Old Grammar…
The Three Swans Hotel
Three Swans Hotel which was first mentioned as 'The Swan' in 1517. This is another of the town's gre…
Edinburgh House & The Old Fire Station
On Abbey Street you will see Edinburgh House, a concrete building. This was the HQ of Golden Wonder …
The Manor House, Upper High Street
The first tall building to the right of Edinburgh House is The Manor House. It probably got its name…
The Paddocks
At the top of The High Street is The Paddocks 14, an example of the architectural style of Georgian …
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