A trip to Worcester

As you will know by now, I am quite a fan trips to places around the UK. In today’s post I would like to continue that proud tradition of days out with some pictures from Worcester, one of England’s finniest cities.

We start our tour at the front of the cathedral which was completed during the 11^th and 12^{th Centuries.}

It was here that Enigma Variations by Elgar was first performed in 1899. The cathedral currently features on the back of the £20 note, though not for much longer: as Adam Smith features on the back of the replacement note now in circulation.

Inside, to the tomb of King John and Prince Arthur, the elder brother of Henry VIII, who died in childhood.

And looking up some lovely ribbing:

By climbing the tower you can get a wonderful view…

There is also a prestigious cathedral school which hangs out in these rather attractive grounds.

A fleeting visit to the Royal Worcester Factory and Museum… On this occasion, the cafe did not stock up with any new cups or saucers.

And home on the charming M40 via Oxford.