12 JOHN STREET
Significantly renovated to create a 21st century art gallery that celebrates both contemporary art and heritage.
12 John Street, Ashbourne
Hopton Hall Gallery was founded in April 2026 with the aim of building something that connects centuries of craftsmanship with the artists shaping today's landscape – both in the gallery's vision and in the 18th century Ashbourne building it calls home.
The earliest known records of the property date to 1770, when it was owned by William Etches, a butcher. In 1787, it was acquired by Samuel Harlow, a clockmaker, who rebuilt the premises into the form largely seen today. The shop was later occupied by a succession of drapers, reflecting the commercial character of the street.
Among its early tenants was Charles Hayward, followed by James Morris. In the mid-19th century, the property passed into the hands of John Barnes, who established a successful outfitting business that evolved into John Barnes & Son and later Barnes, Son & Callow. In 1909, the shop became J. M. Callow, outfitters, trading for over 90 years. It became Graves of Ashbourne for the period 2002 – 2019 and was added to the Hopton Hall Estate portfolio in July 2022.
There have been significant renovations to the three-storeyed, red-brick building since to create a 21st century art gallery that celebrates both contemporary art and heritage.
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THE GALLERY
