From medieval times when its was a major English stronghold against repeated Welsh attacks to its current role as the county town of Herefordshire and a major centre of agricultural trade, Hereford has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped this Cathedral City. Hereford in 50 Buildings explores the history of the city a selection of its greatest architectural treasures, from the magnificent 12th-century cathedral to the Edgar Street Grid, a massive city centre regeneration project that is only partly completed. Local historian Ron Shoesmith and photographer Derek Foxton showcase Hereford' architectural heritage in a new and accessible way as they guide the reader around the city's historic and modern buildings.