Queen Anne's Walk

Queen Anne's Walk, a grade I listed building in Barnstaple, Devon, was completed in 1713 as a meeting place for local merchants. Designed by architect William Talman, it features a striking white Beer stone colonnade and a statue of Queen Anne, commemorating her victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The building overlooks the River Taw, historically significant for trade, where merchants sealed deals at the Tome Stone. Today, it houses The Cafe on the Strand and serves as a reminder of Barnstaple's rich mercantile history, adorned with heraldic symbols representing local aristocracy.