Originally the site of a Saxon monastery, Tetbury grew in size and prosperity with the wool trade during the middle ages, a period that much of the town centre dates from.

Legend has it that local men used to race up and down the town’s steep Gumstool hill carrying heavy sacks of wool to test their strength.

Every May Tetbury comes alive with a continuation of the tradition - the annual Woolsack races, now given world championship status.

Tetbury’s unspoiled streets are now the home of many speciality shops; the town is particularly well known for its large number of antique centres.

As you walk down the main streets you’ll notice that many shops display the warrant of the Prince of Wales, given to them for trading with the Prince’s nearby Highgrove estate.

Our shop is based in Church Street, between the stilted town hall and the towering spire of St. Mary’s church.