This delightful watercolour shows the Wheatsheaf Inn in Northleach, a classic Cotswold coaching inn built from the region's distinctive limestone. The building's architecture reflects its history as a stopping place for travellers and merchants journeying between markets. Northleach's broad market square is one of the finest in the Cotswolds, and the Wheatsheaf has been at its heart for centuries. The painting evokes the timeless appeal of a traditional English country inn.
 
Interesting facts...
Northleach was an important wool market town in medieval times, and its wealth is evident in the magnificent church of St Peter and St Paul. The Wheatsheaf Inn has been serving customers since the 16th century, making it one of the oldest pubs in the Cotswolds. Coaching inns like this would have had stables for changing horses and accommodation for drivers and passengers. The town's market cross dates from 1797 and still stands in the square. The Cotswold Way long-distance path passes through Northleach.
 
Location: Northleach, Cotswolds, England