Pershore

Pershore is a market town on the banks of the Avon River in Worcestershire. During the cricket match I spent some time exploring the local area.

Across the road from the cricket ground is Abbey Park.

The Pershore Abbey was founded in 689. In the 13th century a fire destroyed much of the abbey but it was subsequently rebuilt. There have been many alterations to the building over time.

Like so many other religious buildings we visited the abbey has impressive pillars and a wonderful ceiling.

There is a war memorial in one of the chapels.

 Outside the abbey is this sculpture carved into the remains of a tree in the park.

When I first set out to explore Pershore it was raining but within a short time it was a pleasant sunny day.

Once again there was a variety of architectural styles to be seen in the town.

The above buildings are in the street behind the abbey.

Pershore streetscapes also have many attractive and interesting buildings.

 From the cricket ground there is a good view of the Malvern Hills.

Taking a path at the back of the cricket ground leads to the Avon River.

Across the road there is a good view of the old bridge, parts of which date back to 1413.

Records show that there has been a bridge crossing the river at this location since the 11th century.