Worcester in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

North Parade

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2024

1. North Parade Marker

Inscription. The Butts Spur Line was constructed around 1860 to link Foregate Street Station to the river and the canal at Diglis. It was never continued past the Cathedral. The track was finally taken up in 1957. Locomotive 2007 ran on this line hauling freight waggons.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 52° 11.491′ N, 2° 13.563′ W. Marker is in Worcester, England, in Worcestershire. It is on North Parade, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located directly below the lampost on the wall separating the walkway from the river. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: North Parade, Worcester, England WR1 3NN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: South Parade (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr John Wall (1708-1776) / South Quay (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Andrew's Church (about 240 meters away); St Alban's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Elgar Brothers, 10 High Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); History of Lido Park & St Peter's Fields (approx. 9.6 kilometers away); Welcome to the historic town of Droitwich Spa (approx. 9.9 kilometers away); Droitwich Turnpike Trust (approx. 10.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worcester.

River Severn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2024

2. River Severn

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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