Malvern and Worcester

Group of tourists at the topograph on the summit of the Worcestershire Beacon, Worcestershire, England
Group of tourists at the topograph on the summit of the Worcestershire Beacon, Worcestershire, England

The nice thing about the British hills is that they aren’t covered in trees, so you aren’t slogging through bush that all looks the same, you have a good view around and down.

The Malvern Hills from British Camp, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England
The Malvern Hills from British Camp, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England

One of the ditches of British Camp, where the inhabitants of Britain had a stronghold for 700 years before the Romans arrived.

I think that New Zealand sky looks very good, though had to tone down the blue:-)

Herefordshire Beacon or British Camp from Millenium Hill in the Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England.
Herefordshire Beacon or British Camp from Millenium Hill in the Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England.

All of those lines that look like paths are defensive ditches, like the above, which would have had wooden palisades. The Romans had artillery, so they would soon have dealt with it.

Clutter's Cave or Giant's Cave, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England
Clutter’s Cave or Giant’s Cave, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England

Kate may remember this – it’s where dads go and shout Fee Fi Fo Fum! to scare little children.

Hikers walking down from Millenium Hill, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England
Hikers walking down from Millenium Hill, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, England

It’s a very popular area for walking, just the right height to get some exercise, then just when you are worn out, you are at the top!

Worcester Public and University Library, The Hive, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Worcester Public and University Library, The Hive, Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Worcester’s new library, both public and university, known as The Hive. We visited Colin’s cousins Judy and Heather and their families in Worcester, and they made us very welcome. It turns out they are really good at baking, so we had a good afternoon tea. If we were still doing food photography, we could go into business with them!

The River Severn and Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
The River Severn and Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire, England

This bit still looks the same, but there is a new mall in the centre. The town centre seems very vibrant, lots of people sitting in outdoor cafes, obviously not been ruined by out of town shopping.

Today it is raining and it looks set in for the day. Tomorrow we are off to Birmingham, and will be visiting Jacqui and Will. Looking forward to seeing them, and seeing how Birmingham has changed over the years.

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