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Worcestershire Travel Guide - Historic Churches

Bredon, St Giles   The parish church of St. Giles is one of Bredon's major attractions. There may have been a Saxon church here, but any traces of that structure have disappeared. The current church dates from between 1190 and 1350. St. Giles boasts wonderful stained glass and medieval tiles in the sanctuary. Bredon, Worcestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Details of Bredon, St Giles - Photos of Bredon, St Giles OS SO920370 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Pershore Abbey   Pershore Abbey was one of the largest abbeys in Britain, larger even than Worcester Cathedral. The abbey itself was destroyed in the Reformation, but the local inhabitants saved the church from destruction by purchasing it for their own use. Pershore, Worcestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: In the centre of Pershore, signposted from the market square. Paid parking available. Website: Pershore Abbey Email: vicar@pershoreabbey.fsnet.co.uk - Photos of Pershore Abbey OS SO946456 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Worcester Cathedral   Home to St. Oswald, a Saxon bishop in the late 10th century, whose shrine is incorporated in the 11th century crypt. St. Wulstan was bishop at the time of the Norman Conquest, and he was the only Anglo-Saxon bishop to retain his see, due to his sermons preaching that the English defeat was a judgement on the native inhabitants for their sins. Wulstan began the building of a new church in 1082, and when he was canonised in 1203 the resulting pilgrims created a welcome new source of revenue. King John is buried here in a wonderful tomb of Purbeck marble. Much of the exterior, including both east and west fronts, is Victorian restoration work. The Chapter Office, 8 College Yard Worcester, Worcestershire, England, WR1 2LA Attraction Type: Cathedral Location: Note: This is the office address, see the OSRef and map link for Cathedral location. Website: Worcester Cathedral Email: info@worcestercathedral.org.uk Phone: 01905 732 900 Fax: 01905 29 119 Location map Details of Worcester Cathedral - Photos of Worcester Cathedral OS SO851 545 Heritage Highlight: Shrine of St Oswald, and the tomb of King John Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts