Half Timbered Buildings Collection

Chester Cross & Rows, Cheshire, July 1935
A GWR Publicity view of The Rows at Chester, Cheshire in July 1935. These half-timbered shops are famous for their covered galleries reached by steps

The Rows, Chester, 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of The Rows on the corner of Bridge Street in Chester, Cheshire in the 1920s. These half-timbered shops are famous for their covered galleries reached by steps

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Traditional buildings and shops, Troyes, Aube, Grand Est, France

View of Galerie im Henkerhaus taken from a bridge on Trodelmarkt street, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

View of Galerie im Henkerhaus, Wasserturm (Water tower) and Weinstadel taken from Maxbrucke, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

The old town hall in the city centre, Fulda, Hesse, Germany
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Old town and town hall of Burgkunstadt, Lichtenfels district, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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Town centre with St. Mary's Church, Barbarossa town of Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig district, Hesse, Germany
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The Knochenhaueramtshaus in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a
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Half-timbered house, wine shop in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany, Historic, photochrome print from the 1890s
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French Town Scene with a Bell Tower (oil on canvas)
XKH191628 French Town Scene with a Bell Tower (oil on canvas) by German School, (19th century); 27.4x21.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Half timbered buildings along the Quai de la Poissonnerie, Petite Venise (Little Venice), Colmar, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France, Europe

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Half-timbered buildings have a timeless charm that transports us back in time, allowing us to marvel at the architectural wonders of the past. In Chester Cross & Rows, Cheshire, July 1935, we catch a glimpse of history with its picturesque half-timbered structures standing proudly amidst bustling streets. The Rows in Chester during the 1920s were no exception; their timber frames exuded an air of elegance and sophistication. Venturing further into Europe, we find ourselves in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire's Raven hotel - rumored to be St Richard de Wyche's birthplace. Its half-timbered facade tells tales of ancient legends and historical significance. Meanwhile, Fulda's old town hall steals our breath away with its intricate wooden framework nestled within Germany's Hesse region. Bavaria also boasts its fair share of stunning half-timbered beauty. Burgkunstadt's old town and town hall captivate visitors with their traditional charm while Gelnhausen enchants all who wander through its town center adorned by St. Mary's Church. Lower Saxony beckons us towards Hildesheim where the Knochenhaueramtshaus stands as a testament to German craftsmanship from centuries ago. Nearby, a wine shop entices passersby with its historic allure captured perfectly in a photochrome print from the 1890s. Crossing borders into France brings us to Troyes in Grand Est where traditional buildings and shops line the streets like pages torn from a storybook. And finally, Nuremberg reveals Galerie im Henkerhaus rising majestically alongside Trodelmarkt street and Maxbrucke bridge – an enchanting sight that showcases Bavarian architecture at its finest. Closer to home once again is Worcester in Worcestershire where Friar Street proudly displays charming half-timbered buildings that whisper secrets from bygone eras.