This event was originally scheduled for 28th September 2021. It is now on 30th September 2021.
Dr John Wall founded the Worcester Porcelain Company in 1751. Sadly, the manufacturing of china in Worcester finished in 2006, but the Porcelain Museum continues to pay homage to its magnificent heritage with the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world. A recent £1.7 million Heritage Lottery grant has enabled the museum to show off its displays to best advantage. The visit includes an introductory film featuring Henry and John Sandon and a talk giving a ‘behind the scenes’ perspective. Refreshments are available for purchase at the museum.
Price: £10.00. Maximum 25 people
Arrive: 2.00pm for 2.15pm start. Own Transport
Please book at least two weeks in advance using the booking form (included with the printed events diary or available on this page). More information will be included nearer the date and in the newsletter.
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
This talk by Chris Gait, a former Consultant Orthodontist and now a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England, will support the Civic Society’s visit to the Worcester Porcelain Museum in September. In 1751 Dr John Wall established the ‘Worcester Tonquin Manufactory’, which became Worcester Royal Porcelain. But this was not the only enterprise of the dynamic Dr Wall, as our talk will reveal!
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
We are pleased to announce that this excursion, originally planned for 2020, will now take place on Wednesday, 13th October.
Leicester is an ancient town, dating from Roman times. It has a rich heritage of buildings and was particularly prosperous in Victorian times. It shot into the national news in 2012 when the body of Richard lll was found under a car park. A state-of-the-art visitor centre was opened opposite the Cathedral where he is now buried. Richard lll will be our focus in the morning. In the afternoon, members of Leicester Victorian Society will lead us on a tour of the impressive 19th century city centre.
Lunch: Bring your own or choose a café or restaurant in the city centre.
We will meet up at the end of Brockhill Road by the Downs School (Post Code WR13 6EY). From the school we will make our way through the Purlieu, past some notable sites and onto the Wyche Free Church, walking above Jubilee Drive, to the Chase Inn for lunch (subject to any prevailing Covid19 restrictions) Telephone 01684 540276 for details. Downhill through “tree heaven” and the smoke vents from the railway tunnel to Stephen Ballard’s house and then back to the garden at the Downs school. Lunch will be taken mid walk.
Dogs would need to be on leads.
There are four stiles and some steep paths where a stick would be handy. Stout boots will be essential as we will be walking mainly on footpaths.
The walk is approximately 4 miles and with a stop for lunch, will take about 3 hours and is rated as moderate.
The walk is being led by Diana and Dick Stockford.
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
As group sizes are limited, booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.