Mom and my UK adventure – pt 12 – Worcester
Another work day in the a.m., and tourist day in the afternoon. Today we visited Worcester in the county of Worcestershire, and a visit not far from the office. First we walked around the town, wandering the shops, and visiting a National Heritage site, The Grayfriers, which was built in 1480 and later restored.
The Greyfriars
There were many handmade items on display.
The included many large panels of Jacobean crewel embroidery.
From there we went to Worcester Cathedral. The last time Derry and I visited, we made the 235 step climb up the incredibly narrow, winding staircase to the bell tower. It’s so narrow that the traffic is one way. There is a person on the bottom and top with a walkie-talkie to get clearance on how many are coming up or down. According to the literature, “during the civil war in 1651, it was said that the future King Charles II viewed the Battle of Worcester from the top of the tower.” On this visit, the tower was closed. That was fine by me as there was no way I wanted to make that climb again let alone suggest that mom make it. I remember I was so tired on the way up that there were times I didn’t think I could make it. While the architecture and artwork throughout is spectacular, I am particularly drawn to the archways in the basement crypt. When mom and I finished going through the Cathedral, we had delicious Victoria sponge cake and tea.
The tomb of bad King John.
Mom and me after tea.