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Making life better by water
Starts: 17 July 2025
Ends: 17 July 2025
10:30 am - 11:40 am
Corner of Worcester Bridge and New Road, Adjacent to the Premier Inn, New Road, Worcester WR2 4RL
Walk along the banks of the Severn in Worcester and find out about how trade developed over the last 1,000 years.
Hear about how it became famous worldwide and why the Severn was 'locked' in the 1840's by weirs.
As you walk along the banks of the Severn in Worcester, you will hear about how it became famous worldwide through its trade in gloves, porcelain and a sauce that was accidentally created. By the end of the tour you will understand why the Severn was 'locked' in the 1840's by weirs, which led to the 'Unlocking the Severn' project.
Last Edited: 27 May 2025
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