Did you come along to our Virtual Time Travel Trail in October 2023? Here’s our short documentary film produced by Chin Badger Media, sharing some of the highlights from the night and local responses to it. A chance to see some of the event if you didn’t make it on the night as well as to revisit it if you did!

A huge thankyou to all our local venues and volunteers who made this event so special! And a massive thankyou to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama who produced our amazing projections – they were spectacular!

Projections are being created by the internationally-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama – it will be a spectacular free event and an opportunity to hear the stories of local people as never before.

Download the event map and guide here:

What to see:

1. Henry Sandon Hall, Royal Porcelain Works – The Dr Ordered Clay In 1951 the Worcester Porcelain Company commissioned John Stuart to make a documentary to bring to life their pioneering ceramic manufacturing process, starting with the mining of clay in Cornwall, right through to the decoration of the final product. This 20-minute film celebrates world-class ceramic heritage, where it was made, now the regenerated site of Royal Porcelain Works. It features ‘Princess Elizabeth on Tommy’, at her first trooping of the colour, on police horse Tommy. This was Royal Worcester’s first ever limited-edition model and has been selected as one of the Museum’s 25 Showstopper objects. The Dr of the title, refers to medic Dr John Wall, the founder of Worcester’s first porcelain manufactory. Thank you to Friends of the Museum of Royal Worcester who have sponsored this high-resolution digital remastering of the original production material. 
2. The Commandery Museum, Sidbury Spectacular audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, bringing to life Worcester’s industrial heritage through historic photos and the stories of local people. Projections looping on the back facade of The Commandery building from 6-10pm. The cafe will be open until 8pm.
3. The Cathedral Journey back in time around Worcester Cathedral. Travel back to 1950s and beyond through wars, Victorian inventions and our connections to History right back to the Anglo-Saxons. Guides will take you on a journey to explore the Cathedral at Night. This venue will be open from 6-9pm.
4. Tudor House Museum, Friar Street Audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, illustrating everyday life and change in Worcester through historic photos and the stories of local people. Projections looping in the rear courtyard from 6-10pm. Tudor House Museum is a 16^th century timber framed building on Friar Street.  It was home to weavers in the Tudor period, a tavern for 300 years, a Tudor coffee house in the early 20^th century and an ARP and billeting office during the second world war.  Come and discover this unique building with fascinating stories to tell. Open 6-10pm.
5. The Greyfriars Museum, Friar Street Audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, illustrating the History of the Greyfriars through historic photos and interviews. Open 6-10pm.
6. The Guildhall, High Street Come along and see our 1950s High Street exhibition and soak in the atmosphere of this fabulous 18th-century building. Open 6-10pm.
7. St Swithun’s Church, The Shambles Spectacular audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, bringing to life Worcester’s city centre and shops in the mid-20th century through historic photos and the stories of local people. Projections will loop on the east end of the Church from 6-10pm. Inside the church: Life in 4 Minutes’ Experience. Take a few moments to sit back and immerse yourself in our ‘Life in 4 Minutes’ Sound & Light Show. Slip through the 4-minute gap in time between the east and west clock faces of the church to connect with those who, over hundreds of years, have used this place to live, love, celebrate and mourn. Reflect, renew and re-charge – ready to step back into the 21st century.  The show lasts around 7 minutes and will be shown at: 6pm / 6:30pm / 7pm / 7:30pm / 8pm / 8:30pm. Note: This show does contain some flashing lights and imagery.
8. Corner of New Street/ Cornmarket Spectacular audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, showcasing the many entertainment venues (including the Public Hall that once stood in the Cornmarket) that Worcester had to offer during the mid-20th century, through historic photos and the stories of local people. Projections will loop from 6-10pm.
9. Hope Church, St Martin’s Quarter Worcester Voices – a documentary by Worcester Mela (25 minutes). This is the story of the first Asian settlers that came to the City of Worcester. It is a powerful documentary on the challenges and struggles they faced when arriving in the city, the struggles they overcame, then settled, integrated and contributed a great deal to this beautiful city of ours. The film will loop throughout the evening from 6-10pm.
10. The Hive Worcestershire on Film:  Visit the Hive café to see film footage of Worcester from the late 1940s to ‘60s. This collection of short films includes royal visits to Worcester, city events, floods and much more. Drop in 6-9pm to see footage in the Hive café, which will also be selling drinks and refreshments.
11. The Infirmary Museum, City Campus Audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, illustrating the History of Medicine in Worcester through historic photos and interviews. The Museum will also be open to visit, 6-10pm.
12. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street Audio-visual projections by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, illustrating Worcester’s Gloving Industry and the museum’s collections through historic photos and interviews. Open 6-8.30pm. Little Al’s Cafe on the Balcony will be open for refreshments. Booking is also open for Canaletto: A Venetian’s View. Further information and booking is available here. Worcestershire Regiment Museum and the Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum Soldier Gallery will also be open.