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Model Name Originals Town Visit? LL Ref. Dates Actual Location Grid Reference IoE
Top Hat & Tails Evesham Surveyors Office L2623   Walker Hall

Market Place (east side)WR11 4RW

N52.0918 W1.9473 147469

BLB

Almonry, The Evesham Tourist Information Centre ? Mar 96

Dec 96

Almonry Heritage Centre,
Riverside Centre
WR11 4BG
N52.096 W1.9490 147492

BLB

Lilliput Lane's "The Almonry" is based on Almonry Heritage Centre, Riverside Centre, WR11 4BG

Photo: Sherri Reicher

Founded by the Bishop of Worcester at the beginning of the 18th Century is located in Evesham Worcestershire A large part of the monastery was destroyed in the mid-16th century under the rule of Henry VIII Fortunately a small section survived and still stands today It was first opened to the public in 1957 The Almonry is managed by the Vale of Evesham Historical Society . 

 
Lilliput Lane's "Top Hat & Tails" is based on Walker Hall, Market Place, WR11 4RW  [IoE 147469 BLB]

Refurbishment in 2000/1 46,000 grant from English Heritage

Currently offices of Ward & Dale which include "Surveyors accredited in building conservation" RICS

A persons memories

"it certainly seems highly plausible that the Quakers were imprisoned in the cellar of what is now called the Walker Hall, until recently the town lending library"

Photo: Jan Tarrant

Photo: Claire Scott

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