Surrounding the county outline are carvings from the misericords in Ripple church depicting 12 months of a Worcestershire medieval rural year. Worcester cathedral, where King John is buried, is central to the Map and just South-West lies Great Malvern Priory and Edward Elgar. The famous cherries, plums and pears are celebrated across the county; as are several early 20th century Worcestershire cricketers. Finally, it is noted that when the church forbade a Sedgeberrow man from marrying his deceased wife's sister, he took her "on a lease".
Worcestershire
Publication Essentials
Poster-sized and litho printed on quality card in numbered limited editions, this is one in a series of pre-1974 county area Maps. Designed for framing and to stimulate conversation, JL Carr created the Maps as a way to present an optimistic set of testimonials to our indigenous, daring and buoyant forbears and to hearten those Englishmen who hope for a rekindling of the spirit which has enlivened our nation through its chequered history. These architectural, historical, literary and pictorial curiosities are not to be used for navigation; except in the broadest of terms.Map Details
Dimensions: H 61.2cm x W 44.6cm (24 x 17.5")
Very pale light blue background with dark text and images. The shield at the head of the Map and regimental crests towards the base are silver grey. Some faces are highlighted with a pale pink tint.
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