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
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
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
