More Curiosities of Worcestershire

Ann Moore, 2001

ISBN 1902528 11 5 rrp £6.95

The MUST-HAVE new book for anyone interested in looking beyond the obvious in this facinating county!

A fascinating guide to the unusual and often missed curiosities of the English county of Worcestershire. This is the second Worcestershire volume, and the seventh in a series of county guides by Ann Moore.

An entertaining tour of this most diverse of counties, pointing out a wealth of fascinating architecture, history and geography. From a twenty-first century gate in the heart of The Faithful City to a medieval pig playing bagpipes, this new guide is sure to be of interest to visitors and locals alike.

Introduction by the author.

The word 'curiosities' is used in its broadest sense and encompasses art, artefacts, buildings and memorials, most 'ancient' but a few modern - all things which I have found interesting, amusing, rare or unusual. Some were suggested by friends and acquaintances, some I have come across accidentally or through research. Some I looked for but found that they had been swept away, which is another reason for this volume - a desire to record, before they may be lost, those things which are, or could be historically significant, or which simply make one wonder or smile. I sincerely hope that those worthy of care and attention, if not already 'safe', will be preserved in some way for future generations. It would be a pity if eventually they were only remembered through my photographs.

Worcestershire is a county as diverse as any in England, with a variety of curiosities within its boundaries and some are in areas not visited in the last book. As before, they have been arranged geographically. Using Worcester as the centre, the areas radiate out towards all points of the compass. Thus it should be possible to visit more than one curiosity at the same time. The maps used are Ordnance Survey Landranger Maps 138, 139 and 150. The mileages are approximate and you may find an easier way of reaching your destination from your own starting point, than via the routes given here. But whether you actually visit, or are just an 'armchair investigator', I hope that you will find as much enjoyment as I have had in my collection of 'curiosities', and perhaps go on to find more of your own.

Ann Moore