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23 October 2023

University Historian Explores Aftermath of Gunpowder Plot | The Commandery

2023-10-23T15:59:00+01:00

News release For Immediate Release Monday 23 October 2023 If successful, it was an event that could have changed the course of history. But a University of Worcester historian will argue that the Gunpowder Plot still made a huge impact on British life in an upcoming talk. Taking place on Sunday, November 5, the same day that the Plot was due to be put into action, Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, [...]

University Historian Explores Aftermath of Gunpowder Plot | The Commandery2023-10-23T15:59:00+01:00
12 October 2023

Academic Explores Depiction of Clairvoyant in Popular Culture | The Commandery

2023-10-12T10:50:17+01:00

News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 11 October 2023 The use of clairvoyants and mediums to connect with other worlds has long held a fascination for many. Now their depiction in literature and film is the subject of a talk by a literary expert from the University of Worcester. Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Lucy Arnold, will be speaking at The Commandery on October 25, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, exploring the ways [...]

Academic Explores Depiction of Clairvoyant in Popular Culture | The Commandery2023-10-12T10:50:17+01:00
12 October 2023

Hartlebury Castle Awarded Best Told Story Accolade by Visit England

2023-10-12T10:41:54+01:00

News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 11 October 2023 The team is celebrating at Hartlebury Castle as it receives the Best Told Story accolade from Visit England. The Best Told Story accolade is awarded to attractions that convey a compelling narrative to its visitors, whether through technical innovation or enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Accolades assess all aspects of the attraction, from visitor welcome and customer care to [...]

Hartlebury Castle Awarded Best Told Story Accolade by Visit England2023-10-12T10:41:54+01:00
6 October 2023

Visit England Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for Worcester’s Commandery

2023-10-06T16:29:46+01:00

News release For immediate release Thursday 5 October 2023 It’s an exciting start to October for the team at The Commandery, one of Worcester’s most historic buildings, as it is awarded Visit England’s Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for the first time. From visitor welcome and customer care to exhibitions, cleanliness and catering, the accolade celebrates the high-quality experience offered to visitors to the historic site, including the popular independent café Commandery [...]

Visit England Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for Worcester’s Commandery2023-10-06T16:29:46+01:00
18 September 2023

Experience The Commandery after dark this October

2023-09-18T13:04:10+01:00

News release For Immediate Release Monday 18 September 2023 Discover the ghostly secrets of one of Worcester’s oldest buildings as After-dark Tours return to The Commandery this October. Hear tales of grisly historic happenings, mysterious footsteps and strange sightings reported by visitors, staff, and volunteers over the years. This guided tour with a Halloween twist takes you through The Commandery by torchlight – and into parts of the building which are [...]

Experience The Commandery after dark this October2023-09-18T13:04:10+01:00
15 September 2023

Your chance to see behind the scenes at the museum store, Tuesday 3 October 2023

2023-09-15T10:11:40+01:00

Media release: 13 September 2023 Museums Worcestershire Collections Centre open for visitors guided tour on Tuesday 3 October 2023, 1pm A chance to see behind the scenes and marvel at the many objects that found their way into the museum collections Hear the fascinating stories from the expert curators Anyone fascinated about Worcestershire’s gloving history, its agricultural collection or its costume collection will love the opportunity on Tuesday 3 October to [...]

Your chance to see behind the scenes at the museum store, Tuesday 3 October 20232023-09-15T10:11:40+01:00
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