The most prominent of these gables is carved with a flowing design, and in the upper angle can be seen a large T, and some smaller letters which have not been deciphered.

Above the chimneys rise the tower and spire of All Saints Church.
[Illustration: _In the_ Market Place, _Evesham_] The breadth of High Street may be accounted for by the supposition that the roadsides in this direction were broad and grass-grown, and used for the market, which was large and important.

Indeed, until quite lately, the fairs now carried on in a closed market were held in the open street, the animals being penned up by hurdles.

Bordering the green sward houses would have sprung up to cater for the wants of the farmers and drovers, and, as the town grew larger, a continuous line of street would be formed, and the grass edge would naturally be paved for cleanliness and convenience.

The irregularity of the houses in shape, size, and colour will at once strike the visitor.