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St. Johns Street, DEVIZES, SN10 1BD

The Trust for Devizes has fixed blue plaques on many of the town's historic buildings including this jettied timber framed row in St John's Alley dated circa 1550. The shop is occupied by Joan Pressley Hats.

Viewed along the medieval St John's Alley. The hat shop name sign is on the left.

Christmas Decorations on the northern elevation of Devizes Town Hall.

St John's Alley contains a magnificent row of 16th century timber framed buildings now mostly offices and retail premises. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252257 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

St John's Alley contains a magnificent row of 16th century timber framed buildings now mostly offices and retail premises. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252257 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Number 11 St John's Street incorporates number 12 (at the rear) and they occupy an important corner site. Number 12 is 19th century, number 11 is dated 1903 and built in the Domestic Revival style with fishscale tile hanging. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1429126 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Numbers 20 to 22 High Street is probably 17th century with an 18th century front and mid 19th century shop fronts. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249826 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Number 24 High Street is a late 18th century building in brick with a mansard roof. The right shop front is mid 19rh century, the left shop front late 20th century in similar style. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263566 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.