Ross-on-Wye

Introduction

Ross-on-Wye, or Ross on Wye, is in Herefordshire [ Map ] and it has a long and varied history. Ross-on-Wye boasts to having been one of the first recorded attempts to beautify a town for the benefit of its residents.

Originally it was known as "Ross" but became "Ross-on-Wye" in 1931 due to confusion with other places of the same name. Ross-on-Wye came into the forefront of British tourism when it became a part of the Wye Tour and it remains a popular tourist centre right up to the present day.

I have always lived in or around Ross and I recently realised that I knew very little about it's history. It turns out that some interesting people and events have visited or happened there. I therefore set out to photograph some of the buildings and areas in and around Ross-on-Wye and detail some historical detail linked to them or just note some general points of interest.

Most of the scans and details used here come from my collection of Ross-on-Wye related information, and the photos of Ross-on-Wye I have taken personally. Other items, details and photos of Ross-on-Wye have been kindly donated, many thanks to all who have contributed to date.