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We are really clocking up the miles this Summer. This afternoon Paul delivered 'The Faithful Story' walking tour. This s...
02/09/2026

We are really clocking up the miles this Summer. This afternoon Paul delivered 'The Faithful Story' walking tour. This shows how central Worcester was in the English Civil Wars. This walk can be booked all year round.

Paul started the day delivering his walking tour, 'Doomed, Dead and Buried.' From the doomed King John, to the dead, Duk...
02/09/2026

Paul started the day delivering his walking tour, 'Doomed, Dead and Buried.' From the doomed King John, to the dead, Duke of Hamilton, and the rare horse burial hidden in Chapel Walk.

375 Years ago - The Parliament guns continue to destroy the city defences and kill Royalists. The guns on Fort Royal fir...
02/09/2026

375 Years ago - The Parliament guns continue to destroy the city defences and kill Royalists. The guns on Fort Royal fire a few shots back. They need to save powder and shot for the upcoming battle! Meanwhile Charles and Cromwell finalise their plans.

Thursday marks the 375th Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Follow the events in real time with our social media po...
02/09/2026

Thursday marks the 375th Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Follow the events in real time with our social media posts. Our first post will be published at 6am, and ending at 10pm. Feel free to ask Paul any questions as the day progresses. Worcester News BBC Hereford & Worcester Visit Worcester Visit Worcestershire Worcester

375 Years ago - William Guise, the tailor who informed Parliament about the night attack on the Perry Wood gun positions...
01/09/2026

375 Years ago - William Guise, the tailor who informed Parliament about the night attack on the Perry Wood gun positions is arrested in the city, and hanged at the Golden Cross in Broad Street.

We have spent many years bringing the Battle of Worcester to life. This year is no different. Here's a small overview of...
31/08/2026

We have spent many years bringing the Battle of Worcester to life. This year is no different. Here's a small overview of whats coming up. Why not join Paul on 'The Faithful Story' walk on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Tickets cost £7.50 per person.

Visit Worcestershire Visit Worcester Worcester Worcester News BBC Hereford & Worcester

375 Years ago - The Earl of Derby, with just 30 survivors from the Battle of Wigan managed to limp past the Parliament l...
31/08/2026

375 Years ago - The Earl of Derby, with just 30 survivors from the Battle of Wigan managed to limp past the Parliament lines and into Worcester. The Earl had promised thousands of English recruits from the Isle of Man, and Northern England.

375 Years ago - To silence the Parliament guns around Perry Wood and Bunds Hill, a night attack is made from Sidbury. Wo...
30/08/2026

375 Years ago - To silence the Parliament guns around Perry Wood and Bunds Hill, a night attack is made from Sidbury. Worcester Tailor, William Guise had pre-warned the Parliament army, so the attack is a big failure. Major Knox is mortally wounded leading his men.

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