A Celebration Of Worcester's Heritage
WR magazine Worcestershire|Spring 2017

The Love Worcester Festival is back for another great year, celebrating Worcester’s wealth of heritage. With nine days of events and activities across some of Worcester’s most loved venues, as well as some hidden gems, it’s a great way to get to know the city better

A Celebration Of Worcester's Heritage

This story is from the Spring 2017 edition of WR magazine Worcestershire.

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