Worcester launches historic pub crawl centred on hidden tavern
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:31 · Archive
Worcester is launching 90-minute guided tours of its historic pubs, starting at the Cross Keys in Tudor House Museum.
Worcester is launching a new project to draw attention to its historic pubs through guided 90-minute walks. The tours are centred on the Cross Keys, a tavern from 1654 now housed within Tudor House Museum on Friar Street. The pub was once the haunt of pickpockets and prostitutes during the Civil War era.
The walking tours, developed by Abi Haywood, manager and curator at Tudor House Museum, visit several of the city's celebrated pubs. These include The Cardinal's Hat, described as the city's oldest inn, and Eagle Vaults, which features a Victorian tiled facade. King Charles House in New Street is also included, famous as the location where King Charles II escaped after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
King Charles House contains distinctive historical features, including an oubliette dungeon and a fireplace dating from 1634 salvaged from the demolished Sidbury House. The fireplace displays demonic carvings of devils wielding pitchforks, shown tormenting diners and gamblers, with one figure depicted cowering in terror beneath a table.
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- Inside 'secret' underworld tavern brewing at heart of new historic pub crawlThe Cross Keys in Tudor House Museum is the ideal starting point to delve more deeply into the history of Worcester's pubsWorcester News · 9 Oct, 16:42
- Inside 'secret' underworld tavern brewing at heart of new historic pub crawlThe Cross Keys in Tudor House Museum is the ideal starting point to delve more deeply into the history of Worcester's pubsMalvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 16:42
In this story: Worcester · Tudor House Museum · Abi Haywood · King Charles II · The Cross Keys · The Cardinal's Hat · King Charles House
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