AS WORCESTER’S historic Guildhall approaches its 800th anniversary, residents and visitors to the city are being asked for their views on the landmark.
Set on High Street in the very centre of Worcester, the Guildhall was first established in 1227 and the current building was completed three hundred years ago. Across its eight centuries it has been used as a court, prison, council offices and a venue for thousands of public events.
The survey launched at www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit gives people the chance to say how they feel about the Grade 1 listed building, what attracts them to visit it, and how important they believe it is for Worcester.
The survey also looks to the future of the Guildhall, and asks how residents and visitors think it should be used in the years to come. It also looks at what might attract people to visit the landmark more often and how its 800th anniversary should be marked.
Coun Adrian Gregson, Worcester City Council’s heritage champion, said: “As the Guildhall approaches its 800th anniversary we want to find out what the building means to Worcester’s citizens and visitors, to help us consider how to mark this milestone.
“Whether you regularly come in to enjoy the splendour of the Guildhall or you see it as just a beautiful building to walk past on the way to the shops, we want to hear from you at www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit.”
The survey is open until Friday June 26.
Printed copies are available at the Guildhall or by calling 01905 722233.
