HISTORIC buildings in Worcester will be open for free in September to tell stories of their past.
Heritage Open Days will be running between September 6 to 15 and will have free guided tours and activities held in some of the city’s oldest buildings.
The Mayor of Worcester, Coun Mel Allcott, will welcome people to the Guildhall, whee visitors can learn more about the history of the building.
Coun Allcott, said: “Worcester is full of beautiful and historic buildings and many have a story or two to tell.
“The Guildhall history is fascinating for residents and visitors.
“Please do come to the Guildhall on Saturday September, 7 for a tour and a visit to the Mayor’s Parlour.”
St Swithun’s Church off Worcester’s High Street which has been renovated will be open and Hidden Parts Tours will be held.
The Tudor House in Friar Street will be showcasing its recent Tudor Textiles – Bedfellows project, which had a team of volunteers recreate Tudor-style curtains and a counterpane (bedspread) for a four-poster bed, using traditional techniques.
Graffiti tours which to learn about the marks left by the people who built and worshipped there will be given at Worcester Cathedral.
There will be an exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, a tour of the Worcester New’s newspaper archives, a talk on the Butts Spur railway line and flower modelling and ceramic painting demonstration at the Museum of Royal Worcester.
