Tetbury

Tetbury The Market House in the centre of Tetbury is an immediate reminder of the history of the town. Built in 1655 and supported on three rows of bulging stone pillars, it was designed for the sale of wool and yarn, and still has a market use today. These days the small marketplace is still the focal point of Tetbury, which is today better known for its antique shops. A walk down the old Chipping Steps and round into Gumstool Hill will reveal another part of Tetbury's history, with 17th century weaver's cottages. Gumstool Hill gets its name from the reputed site of the old ducking stool, used as a punishment for minor breaches Tetbury of the peace. The hill is still used for the annual Woolsack Races, a long standing tradition which requires 65lb woolsacks to be carried by the contestants up and down the 1 in 4 slope. The towns old police cells now house the museum.