Winslow History Walk: Victorian Buildings
Starts from 28 High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HF
Winslow is better known for its older buildings but it also has an impressive range of Victorian architecture, from the Master’s House (designed by George Gilbert Scott in 1835, the only surviving part of the Workhouse) to the Arts & Crafts doctor’s surgery Norden House (Ernest Newton, 1891). The former Girls’ School (E.G. Bruton, 1864) and former Congregational Church (John Sulman, 1884) use different forms of Victorian Gothic. The former Bank (C.P. Ayres, 1891) was described as “English Renaissance” style. John Oldrid Scott oversaw the restoration of the Church (1884). Winslow’s first purpose-built pubs and some redesigned shops were the work of local builders, with innovative use of plate glass and decorative frames. The walk will start at 28 High Street, built in 1885 as offices for the lawyer T.P. Willis, later used by Winslow Rural District Council and now the offices of Winslow Town Council. The building will be open before the walk starts with a display of information about its history and the history of Winslow. The tour will include the High Street, Avenue Road, the Churchyard, Horn Street and the Market Square.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- Walk starts at 1400, 28 High Street open from 1345
Location & directions
Starts from 28 High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HF
- Contact on day:
- Dr David Noy
- Telephone number:
- +447713641238
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book with David Noy via email or phone/text
- Booking contact name:
- Dr David Noy
- Booking telephone number:
- +447713641238
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
Partial wheelchair access at 28 High Street (ground floor only). The walk will be along pavements with dropped kerbs and very gentle gradients.
Additional information
Parking on Winslow Market Square or in Greyhound Lane (public toilets available) and Public Hall Car Parks. Fee payable.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
