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An elderly man in a suit jacket with medals stands to the right of a memorial stone decorated with flowers, while four men in uniforms stand in the background.

History · 24 AugustWorcester Ceremony to Mark Liberation of Vernon in NormandyRead the story →

A group of uniformed men, some in ceremonial red coats and others in suits, stand around a war memorial with a sheep next to the man in the far left red coat, with several poppy wreaths laid in front of the memorial.

History · 4 AugustWorcester Ceremony to Mark VJ Day Anniversary at Gheluvelt Park

A street scene with traditional brick buildings under a blue sky with white clouds, and parked cars lining the street.

History · 10 JuneRoyal Worcester: The Porcelain That Graced Royal Tables for 250 Years

A towering stone church steeple with intricate arched windows reaches towards a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, with dark tree branches visible in the upper left.

History · 10 JuneThe Glove Makers of Worcester: When the City Held the World in the Palm of Its Hand

A detailed close-up of an ornate coat of arms featuring a shield with a tower and pears, flanked by golden scrolls and a banner with Latin text, all set against a textured stone background.

History · 3 JuneThe Faithful City? How Worcester's Civil War Myth Was Written After the Battle

An ornate stone sarcophagus with statues of a reclining figure and an animal atop it, adorned with red and gold crests, stands on a tiled floor inside a historic building.

History · 3 JuneThe King in the Crypt: Why King John Chose Worcester Cathedral as His Final Resting Place

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