9:20pm Wednesday 28th April 2010
By Lauren Rogers
THE historic landscape of Worcester is being brought to life along a new walking trail.
The Heritage Trail through Northwick and Bevere, the culmination of a two-year project, will be officially opened during a fun day on Saturday.
The circular walk, which winds along existing rights of way in Northwick and Bevere, is lined with interpretation panels and reconstruction drawings that show the archaeology, history and wildlife of the area.
The illustrated information boards were created by artists who worked with local residents, historians and archaeologists during the Heritage Lottery-funded Northwick Manor community heritage project.
The scheme, which ends when the trail is opened by Time Team’s Professor Mick Aston, has been hailed a huge success by organisers, who set out to engage the local community, encourage people to be proud of their heritage and raise awareness of what was on their doorstep.
Sheena Payne-Lunn, historic environment record officer at Worcester City Council, said: “This event will draw to a close our two years of activities and research at Northwick and Bevere, during which time we have had a huge amount of public support.
“There will be activities for the family, including Gaunt’s Retinue, a mediaeval re-enactment group which will be camping out in tents and demonstrating sword fighting and archery.
“There will also be Richard Coombes with his Punch and Judy show, displays and activities inside a marquee, mediaeval-style refreshments and a chance to see the finished trail boards for those who aren’t able to complete the full 5km circuit.”
The heritage project was run by Worcestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club with Worcestershire County Council and the city council.
There have been dozens of events over 24 months and the final fun day is at the Northwick Slip, Old Northwick Lane, from 2pm to 5pm.
For details, visit wyac. co.uk/northwick or call 01905 721133.
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