Born in Powick, John was the son of a former Mayor of Worcester. He was educated at Kings School, Worcester and studied at Oxford to become a physician Dr. Wall was one of the founders of a charitable hospital the Worcester Infirmary in 1745. . . . — — Map (db m245566) HM
On High Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque marks the site of the former 10 High Street, where SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857-1934) lived as boy and young man.
Here, from 1863-79, he lived in a busy household above his father's music shop, surrounded by sheet music, scores, pianos . . . — — Map (db m245488) HM
On Deansway at Fish Street, on the left when traveling north on Deansway.
Saint Alban's Church may have originated in Roman times, although there is no conclusive evidence to support such an early date. However, it is believed that a church was in existence here by c.720. The present building is at least Norman (c.1175) . . . — — Map (db m245565) HM
The Glovers' Needle is the last standing remnant of St Andrew's church. It is still easily the tallest building in Worcester, a total of 245ft (75m) high. The slender spire was named for the many glovemakers of the parish.
The spire was . . . — — Map (db m246257) HM