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Every year the County Regiment raises a red tunic up the flag pole. Do you know why this is done?

We still have spaces on The Battlefield Story on Friday. This tour lasts all morning, and follows the events from 1642 and 1651. The route takes you from the City centre to Powick Bridge and back. discover-history.co.uk/shop/ols/produ…

It's so good to see the days lengthen and the weather improve. Our walking tours of Worcester are proving very popular this year. They can be booked for individuals and groups, locals and Tourists.

Happy Easter to all our friends and followers. Here's a lovely vintage card for you all.

In the Spring of 1918, a major German Offensive on the Western Front was taking place. Food supplies in Britain were at an all time low. This #ThenandNow post shows members of the Womens Land Army campaigning to grow more Wheat. A biplane sits behind them.

We still have spaces on tomorrow's 6pm Worcester Story walk. Tickets cost £7.50 per person. Follow the link below. discover-history.co.uk/shop/ols/produ…

This year marks the 375 Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Why not learn about this decisive battle with a long distance Battlefield walk. Paul has delivered tours of the Battlefield for just over 30 years! Follow the link to book. discover-history.co.uk/shop/ols/produ…

Its Good Friday, so we decided our #FoodieFriday should take a look at fish. In particular Plaice. A popular flat fish that became a staple for the poor in the Victorian era. facebook.com/share/p/1DePPZ…

As the day comes to an end, we remember three anniversaries. The death of Prince Arthur (1502), the Battle of Copenhagen (1801), and the Invasion of the Falkland Islands (1982).

Worcester has a new painting to greet people arriving at Foregate Street Station. Delivering our walking tours allow us to see new additions to the street scene. Have you seen it yet?

Our final booking of today was at Chaddesley Corbett WI, where Paul delivered his talk on Wartime Worcester. This covered many topics including RAF Perdiswell. This tied in nicely with the fact the RAF was formed today in 1918.

This week our #WorcesterWednesday takes a look at the Wetland environment that was once common around Worcester. From the Bronze Age to the present day, we have altered our landscape beyond recognition. facebook.com/share/p/1DacsU…

Due to popular demand, we decided to have Paul cloned. This was carried out successfully in the early hours of this morning. You may now find him in two places at the same time.

Walk off your Easter Eggs, and join Paul on the Worcester Story walk on Sunday at 6pm. Tickets cost £7.50 per person. Follow the link to book online. discover-history.co.uk/shop/ols/produ… @bbchw @worcesternews @WorcesterTIC @visitW

Did you guess correctly?This weeks #MondayMystery is a mould for hollow Chocolate Easter Eggs.The first eggs of this type were created by J.S.Fry & Sons of Bristol,in 1873.Cadburys launched their own in 1875.Moulds used a 'Crocodile skin' design to hide imperfections in the egg.

380 years ago-After the threats by a passing Parliament Army, the City began to bring in supplies. It also continued to work on upgrading it's defences. St Oswalds Hospital and Church is burned down, and cleared, along with most of the homes outside the Fore Gate #Siege380

The Easter Holidays are here for many. Here's a #MondayMystery for you all. What is this small tin object?

Have you seen Paul's monthly article in the Worcester News? It takes a look at the trade in grain. From outdoor sales in Cornmarket, to the Indoor Corn Exchange in Angel Street. worcesternews.co.uk/news/25974883.…

As the day comes to an end, we remember those killed on Palm Sunday, 565 years ago. The Battle of Towton was fought in a blizzard during the bloody Wars of the Roses.