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County Indexes Worcestershire Historic Buildings The Greyfriars
County Indexes Worcestershire Historic Buildings The Greyfriars 
The Greyfriars |
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 In the centre of Worcester is the 15th century merchant’s house The Greyfriars. With its tranquil walled garden and panelled interiors, the timber-framed house has a fascinating story to tell. The house was built in about 1480 and was mistakenly given the name The Greyfriars in the early 20th century when local historians confused its upper floor with the refectory of a Franciscan friary that was on an adjacent site. It was lovingly restored by Mr Matley Moore and his sister Elsie, who saved it from demolition in the 1940s and lived there until their deaths in 1982 and 1985. Both were very interested in medieval art, which is reflected in the decoration of the house and its unusual collections. Miss Moore was a fine artist and needlewoman, and there are examples of her work on display. An archway leads to the pretty garden, a peaceful retreat in the city centre where visitors can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake on the terrace. The Greyfriars is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1 March to 15 December. It is also open on Sundays from 1 July to 26 August. For admission prices, opening times and further information, call 01905 23571.
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Featured Attraction
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The Brontë Parsonage Museum and Brontë Society. The site has information about the lives and novels of the Brontë Family and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
This year's features are a special exhibition "No Coward Soul" celebrating the life and work of Emily Brontë the author of Wuthering Heights and a redisplay of Branwell Brontë's paintings. The exhibition will be the first time all of the Society's Emily collection has been on display together. |
