Historic city building has a new name (From Worcester News)

Historic city building has a new name

6:00am Thursday 9th February 2012 in News

GREYFRIARS, the National Trust property in Friar Street, Worcester, is changing its name for 2012.

It will now be called Greyfriars House and Garden to reflect all there is to see.

Rachael Trimm, house and visitor services manager, said: “The garden is a tranquil oasis in the middle of Worcester but is often overlooked.

“In changing our name, we hope to show that there is more to do here, as well as seeing the stunning mediaeval building.”

Visitors will also be able to enjoy an overhauled garden thanks to a legacy donation from the Malvern and Worcester National Trust Association. Work has included specialist stonemason conservation work, the relaying of paths and cobbles, repainting the gates and general repairs.

In particular, seven large and unusual terracotta pots were taken away to be restored over the winter and now find themselves back in the garden ready to be planted up for spring.

The timber-framed merchant’s house was built in 1480. It has been home to some of Worcester’s most influential merchant families, a public house, business premises and shops.

In 1943, the property was bought by the Archaeology Society to save it from demolition. At this time, Matley Moore and his sister Elsie Moore moved in to the property and began to restore the house and gather the collections that remain today.

It was given to the National Trust in 1966. The Moores continued to live there until their deaths in 1982 and 1985.

The property will open on Tuesday. It will be open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons until December 15.

The teashop will be inside until the weather warms up and then moved to the garden. All cakes are made at Hanbury Hall.