West Midlands

Event: walking tour of Worcester

Come and join the West Midlands branch of the 20th Century Society in a walking tour of Worcester on Saturday 14th November 2015.

We will be seeing some old favourites, such as the cinemas of Worcester, whose dancing ladies feature on the back cover of the Worcestershire Pevsner; a 1930s police station, fire station and motor showrooms; a 1950s telephone exchange; and a 1960s Methodist chapel.

We’ll also look at new architecture from the last 5 years, including a boathouse and theatre, with a guided tour of the golden-coloured Hive, the first joint public and university library in Europe.

Meet: 9.30 Foregate Street Railway Station, Worcester

Bring: sensible footwear, rainwear and sun block!!

Finish: 17.00 with a peel-off possibility at 15.30 or whenever.

Leaders: Judith Hurst and Katriona Byrne with guests

Book: Judith 0121-6437367 or Katriona 07770-670322.

Contact on day: Katriona 07770-670322.

Fee: £5 including guided tour of the Hive library. Lunch venue will be arranged but has to be paid for individually.

All welcome.

Katriona Byrne