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CITY HERITAGE

1621-2021: Competition to mark 400th

Anniversary of Worcester City Charter

On 2 October 1621, James I put his seal to
the Charter that granted Worcester the rights

and constitution which still form the basis for
modern governance of the city today.

or the development of the places,
people and institutions referred to in
the Charter over the last 400 years.
What is their significance today?

The competition is supported by
Worcestershire Historical Society,
Worcestershire Archaeological
Society and the Friends of
Worcestershire Archives.

But what difference did that make? There are three categories to enter: The deadline for entries is 3
Now’s your chance to do some Children aged 8-12 (School Years 3-7) September. Winners will be publicly
research and find out why the Charter £100 worth of book tokens announced on 2 October.
matters – and what difference it What were the main organisations,
has made to the running of the city institutions, industries, churches, For full details and to enter go to:
since 1621. buildings and charities which existed www.visitworcester.co.uk/charter-400
in Worcester around 1621 – and A number of Charter-related events
Write a stand-out essay, and you could which people were influential? Write are planned this year. Some are
win a prize worth up to £500! Winning up to 1,000 words. included on the following pages – for
entries will be published. a full list go to the above website.
Young people aged 13-18
There are several local places (School Years 8-13) Charter 400 Walking Tour
which could help with your £250 worth of book tokens To celebrate the 400th anniversary
research – including your local Based on reading a briefing on the of the 1621 Charter, Discover History
library, Worcestershire Archive contents of the James I Charter has developed a new city centre
and Archaeology Service at The for the City of Worcester, choose walking tour which explores how the
Hive, Worcester City Museum, The one question and write up to city was governed, the privileges
Commandery, Worcester Cathedral, 2,000 words. it received and the personal story
National Trust Greyfriars and The Royal of Edward Hurdman, first Mayor
Worcester Porcelain Museum. Open competition for age 18+ of Worcester.
£500 worth of book tokens
Feel free to include maps, drawings Based on a precis of the contents of The tour lasts for approximately
and images in your entry. Remember – the Charter of 1621, we invite you to 90 minutes.
the work must be your own and if you write an essay of up to 10,000 words
take content from other sources, you on a topic which relates directly to For more information and to book,
must credit them. either the Charter, Worcester in 1621, go to www.discover-history.co.uk.

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