 The church was surrounded by many two- and three-storey townhouses that lined the square and churchyard.Other buildings of interest included The Lamb Inn, opened in 1835, which featured its own brewery; a gabled sweet shop dating from the 17th century sited on the corner of the square and Bridgegate; and several shops dating to medieval times, located at the Queen Street entrance to the yard.The area was described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as 'A revival of 18th century unmatched, a quiet oasis.'