Hereford Voice Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 The end of an era for Oswin & Co jewellers in Broad Street Hereford. Oswins the jewellers has been in Broad Street for 130 years, one of the oldest established traders left in the city. Founded by William Henry Oswin in 1888, its ornate varnished shop front is certainly one of the last surviving examples of the many high-class retailers which existed in and around High Town, such as Greenlands and the furriers Augustus C Edwards. The beautiful iconic black gloss store which is a Hereford institute is closing down, but fear not! They are relocating to the former Jones bootmakers shop in Widemarsh Street and is due to open in July nevertheless, this will leave a void in Broad Street for sure. What will become of this stunning building and Broad Street? The Green Dragon is in need of massive investment and is currently up for sale, the Sony shop is still empty, so is this street which is in the heart of Hereford part just going to be offices, banks and estate agents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SON OF GRIDKNOCKER Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 It breaks my heart every time I walk past the Green Dragon to see the way it is going downhill. Time was when it was one of the jewels in the old Trust House group (before Charles Forte got his hands on it). Most English cathedral cities have one prestigious hotel that visitors can head for - whether to eat in or stay overnight. Except poor old Hereford! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I agree with the sentiment gk, but aren't you forgetting Castle House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SON OF GRIDKNOCKER Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 @adamski: absolutely correct; my apologies for this oversight. I am sure that it will be fully booked for the Three Choirs Festival. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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