We are pleased to announce that we passed the 400 mark this week! That’s 400 records generated by the public, people with an interest in the local area, who have shared photographs, memories, research and knowledge. Our 400th record is bitter-sweet for many; a collection of photographs of the last night at the Coppertops public house, in January 2017. The pub in Oldbury Road was demolished soon afterwards; these photographs shared by Heather Stone capture a moment in time before the doors closed for good.
Over the last few months all sorts of interesting items have been added, including a number of audio clips from the Factory workers archive at the Museum of Royal Worcester, captured just before closure in 2007. A lovely piece of audio captured by Julia Letts, was shared by Michael Morris, a cup painter, who talks about the pranks that used to be played in the factory – the link here will take you to the record – have a listen!
It’s great to see the map of the city filling up with green diamonds – each an individual record where you can go to discover more about the stories of Worcester. There is much more to be added, and many more stories to be shared – get in touch if we can help you add yours – archaeology@worcester.gov.uk
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