A walk along the river Severn with the swans - Worcester Worcestershire UK
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Now that the weather starting to get better why not take a walk along the river in Worcester. Its a great thing to do whilst in Worcester as you take in the sights and sounds that there is to offer. You'll see swans, ducks, Narrowboats in the Diglis marina, Worcester Cathedral and many more
The area can be quite populated on sunny days and weekends but it just adds to the atmosphere. You feel like you're on holiday.
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Think Floyd @ The Swan Theatre Worcester 13.03.14
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L/S from river Severn of Worcester cathedral, M/S ruins of old hall. M/S of Edgar tower with its ornate carvings and statues. M/S of the cathedral grounds, C/U of a little girl sat down looking at the camera. Various shots of the Commandery, M/S of the gardens where the Battle of Worcester was fought. M/S's of old timbered houses. M/S of Queen Elizabeth's house. Various shots as porcelain figures are painted in the workshop. Various shots of the river, swans swim about and people fish from the weir, bank or boat. M/S of a bridge.
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UK Swan Count: Britain continues tradition of 'swan upping'
Swans used to be considered a delicacy to eat, but they are now a protected species and the Queen owns every single one of the swans on open water in the UK. TRT World’s Sara Firth explains.
Days Out In Worcester UK - Witley Court
There are so many gorgeous places to visit in Worcester UK and Witley Court is a beautiful place to start!
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Then wind your way through delightful woodland to the brilliant adventure play area. Witley Court has something for everyone to enjoy, whatever their age.
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Worcester Swan Sanctuary
A look at the Swan Sanctuary at the River Severn, Worcester.
Our Lady & Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, England 7th April 2013
Our Lady & Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, England
Videoed Sunday, 7th April 2013
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In 1846 the Hornyold family funded the building of a Catholic church in Hanley Swan. Our Lady and St Alphonsus, with adjoining presbytery, was built on land donated by Thomas Charles Hornyold and was paid for by his nephew John Vincent Gandolfi-Hornyold at a cost of £30,000 (£2m today). It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by the architect Charles Hansom, whose brother designed Birmingham Town Hall and also the Hansom cab. The furnishings, including a fine tiled floor made by Mintons, were by the architect and designer A W Pugin.
A cloister joins the church to the presbytery, which was originally built as a monastery to accommodate a community of nine Redemptorists - an order founded in the 18th century by St Alphonsus to work among the poor of Naples. John Vincent Gandolfi had met them while travelling on the Continent and invited them to establish a house at Blackmore. But they left in 1851 and the building was turned into a priest's house. After the Blackmore Park sale of 1919, ownership of the church and presbytery was transferred to the archdiocese of Birmingham. In 1944-45 there were 12 weddings at the church between Americans from the military hospital in Blackmore Park and English or Irish girls.
Today the priest lives at Upton, where more than half the 600 Catholics in the area live, but has an office at Blackmore, and the presbytery is rented to a Catholic family.
Our Lady & Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church Hanley Swan, Worcestershire,UK 20th September 2009
Our Lady & Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, England.
Videoed Sunday, 20th September 2009
For more information on Hanley Swan & Hanley Castle visit:
In 1846 the Hornyold family funded the building of a Catholic church in Hanley Swan. Our Lady and St Alphonsus, with adjoining presbytery, was built on land donated by Thomas Charles Hornyold and was paid for by his nephew John Vincent Gandolfi-Hornyold at a cost of £30,000 (£2m today). It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by the architect Charles Hansom, whose brother designed Birmingham Town Hall and also the Hansom cab. The furnishings, including a fine tiled floor made by Mintons, were by the architect and designer A W Pugin.
A cloister joins the church to the presbytery, which was originally built as a monastery to accommodate a community of nine Redemptorists - an order founded in the 18th century by St Alphonsus to work among the poor of Naples. John Vincent Gandolfi had met them while travelling on the Continent and invited them to establish a house at Blackmore. But they left in 1851 and the building was turned into a priest's house. After the Blackmore Park sale of 1919, ownership of the church and presbytery was transferred to the archdiocese of Birmingham. In 1944-45 there were 12 weddings at the church between Americans from the military hospital in Blackmore Park and English or Irish girls.
Today the priest lives at Upton, where more than half the 600 Catholics in the area live, but has an office at Blackmore, and the presbytery is rented to a Catholic family.
The Swan Maze Abbotsbury England UK
I take on the local maze,amazing.
Abbotsbury Swannery is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. It is situated near the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England, 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Weymouth on a 1-hectare (2-acre) site around the Fleet lagoon protected from the weather of Lyme Bay by Chesil Beach. The colony can number over 600 swans with around 150 pairs. Written records of the swannery's existence go back to 1393 but it probably existed well before that.
Dame Ginny urges Worcestershire to Waste Less this Christmas
We caught up with the cast of 'Maid Marian and The Merry Men' at Worcester's Swan Theatre to share some facts about recycling and waste ahead of the festive season.
River Severn in Flood Worcester January 2016
High rainfall in Wales finally made its way down through the river systems, combined with rainfall elsewhere & the main casualties were the riverside venues of cricket & horse racing.
Swans and Pigeons in Worcester
Swans and Pigeons enjoying the sunshine in early September. As a swan rescue volunteer, I can be seen briefly trying to note down the ring numbers of all the swans - easier said than done when there are 200 swans. If we have to rescue a swan, the ring number tells us where it comes from so it can be released in the same location when it has been treated.
Three Counties Youth Ballet at the Swan Theatre Worcs 1984
The children at Three Counties Youth Ballet, Pershore were taught by Sharon Shakespeare who staged wonderful performances at local theatres in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Many of her pupils reached high grades and went on to perform in professional theatre.
Road Rage Worcester uk
Road Rage Worcester UK Driver Loosing His Rag! Cuts an old lady up because she was driving at the right speed.
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Royal tradition: Counting the swans on the River Thames
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The annual count of swans belonging to Queen Elizabeth II has begun on the River Thames.
The five-day event known as Swan Upping dates back to the 12th century - but in recent years there have been concerns that the number of swans has been declining.
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On England's long, winding River Thames, a tradition that dates back centuries is once again in full swing.
The British monarch traditionally claims ownership of all unmarked Mute Swans in open water. Mute Swans are a species of orange-billed swan.
Swan Uppers - a team of dedicated boaters - are tasked with finding swans on a specific stretch of the River Thames.
When a group of cygnets is spotted, they cry All Up, then mark the young birds and check them for disease or injury.
Data from the census is collected to assess the growth of the swan population.
Well, this is Royal Swan Upping. Dates way back to the 12th century, when swans were a very, very important food, says David Barber, the queen's official Swan Marker.
They were served up at banquets and feasts and, of course, today swan upping is all about conservation and education and swans, of course, are no longer eaten.
Each family of swans, we will surround with the boats, we will lift them out of the water, we will take them ashore, we will weigh them, measure them and check them for any injuries.
And, of course, many injuries we get these days is a lot of fishing tackle injuries, and we lose round about 40 percent of young cygnets through fishing tackle injuries.
In 1985, the swan population on the Swan Upping route had fallen to just seven swans due to poisoning from lead weights.
Thanks to a lead ban, numbers have recovered since then, but not to levels found before World War II.
Barber hopes the event will draw attention to the dangers young swans face on the river. Threats range from natural predators, dogs, oil pollution and egg theft.
Swans also often suffer serious injuries from swallowing fishing hooks or flying into overhead wires and are sometimes attacked by people.
As a result, cygnet numbers have decreased in recent years, but Barber says this year's preliminary results are looking positive.
The Swan population on the Thames has, let's say, it's been for the past few years it's been pretty disastrous, he says.
The figures have gone down, last year there was 72 cygnets between Sunbury and Abingdon, the year before was 83, and the year before that there was 120, so you can see that it's actually going down.
But, surprisingly today, has been a little bit better than last year, which is very positive.
The full results will only be clear at the end of the week, however, as it takes five days for the Swan Marker to complete his path up the Thames.
The annual Swan Upping is also a popular event for onlookers strolling down the River Thames' calm waterways.
Great, fabulous, been watching it for years, says Barbara Adams, a local resident.
It's part of our English heritage. They have to keep a check on the cygnets, obviously, and this is just a nice way of doing it, and very colourful and very interesting.
At the end of the first day, Barber and the Swan Uppers perform a traditional toast to the Queen. This means they've reached the royal residence of Windsor Castle.
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The Chestnuts, Worcester
The Chestnuts, Gilberts End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0AS, England
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The Beautiful Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (UK)
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Mute Swan preening for camera along canel British Birds UK
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The Admiral Rodney Inn, Martley, United Kingdom HD review
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Situated in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, The Admiral Rodney Inn is just 21 minutes’ drive west of the city of Worcester. It offers free Wi-Fi access, free on-site parking and a restaurant. It also boasts two bars.
The rooms at The Admiral Rodney each feature an en suite bathroom, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
The bars both serve a selection of local ales as well as wines, spirits and ciders. For entertainment, guests can have a game of darts and enjoy the regular folk music evenings and quiz nights.
Inside the cosy restaurant, a full English breakfast, a choice of cereals, juice and hot drinks are on offer. There is an extensive lunch and dinner menu are also available.
From the property, Worcester Cathedral is 19 minutes’ drive away. Elgar Birthplace Museum, dedicated to one of England’s greatest composers, is less than 5 miles away. Worcester Racecourse is also a 20-minute journey by car.
Hanley Swan Village Pond, Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, England 26th May 2009
Video of the village pond at Hanley Swan, near Malvern, Worcestershire. Filmed on Tuesday, 26th May 2009. The pond is situated near the junction of Malvern Road, Welland Road, Coverfield & Roberts End. The Swan pub & the village green can be seen in the background. Grid Reference: SO8142
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A focal point of Hanley Swan is the village pond and green. Before the Hanley Castle Enclosure Act of 1797, there used to be a pound behind the pond where stray cows and sheep would be held. Over the years the state of the pond has been a regular cause of local concern. In 1900 it was in such a polluted state that the parish council wrote to the owners of St Gabriel's Terrace (a row of cottages across the road from the pond) asking them to disconnect the overflow from their cesspits from running into the Swan Pool. In 1911 a local man, Edward Roberts, was paid £22 to clean the pond, but by 1919 it was again in a dilapidated state.
For a short period it did support a pair of swans, but it is more suitable for ducks, geese and moorhens. The last major restoration took place in 1990, when local builder Brian Robinson introduced a water feed pipe running from nearby Coverdale Farm. He also added the willow tree with duck landing stage and nesting box in the middle of the pond and installed memorial benches around it.
The quantity of bird life on the pond has fluctuated over the years, but has never been as high as in the summer of 2006, when over 100 ducks and half a dozen geese were to be found in or around it. This caused serious problems of pollution and erosion, since vegetation had little chance to get established before being eaten. To make matters worse, many visitors cannot resist feeding the ducks, mainly with bread much of which falls to the bottom of the pond and rots, making the water slimy and unable to sustain plants, such as water lilies which used to cover the surface.
Under the guidance of Worcestershire County Council's countryside service, volunteers have been making willow revetments to stabilise the banks. The geese have been removed and the number of ducks reduced so that in time it is hoped the pond will recover its former picturesque appearance.
Move videos of the pond (17th February 2008) can be found here:
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