
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Bishop Street Cafe Near this spot stood the Bishop Street Cafe built in the 13th century and demolished in the latter half of the 18th century. A representation of the town wall can be seen to the right and a plan of the original wall is shown below.
Bishop Street Cafe was an ancient establishment dating back to the 13th century, significant for its long-standing presence near the town wall, reflecting the medieval urban development and social life of the area until its demolition in the 18th century.
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Photo: Elliott Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0