Worcester in the 1850’s
Monday, December 5th, 2005
Worcester in the 1850’s.
River Severn at Diglis, Worcester.
Painted shortly after the canal opened. A passenger Wherry with canvas coveris is moored nearby. Max
Severn Trow at Diglis, Worcester.
Painting showing Severn Trow laden with two hayricks. 19th century artist Williams Leader lived at his fathers home Diglis House, now Hotel. Father was Leader Williams, Chief Engineer for river Severn commissioners, who built locks at Tewkesbury, Diglis, Bevere, Holt Fleet, and Lincombe and also widened Worcester Bridge.
Williams other son built the Manchester Ship Canal. John Constable used to stay with the family. Max
Worcester.
Painted before the path past the Cathedral was reinforced with old Trows. They were filled with clay and sunk in the bank. The archeologists with their ground radar could find some interesting boats.
When they built Sabrina Bridge they dug through a wooden strucure by Hylton Road, which could be another boat. Max
1840’s painting of river Teme at Ludlow.
The “Interesserant” In the 1840’s the Danish Company of Gronbech and Sonner purchased this fast revenue cutter and started a monthly trade with the Worcester Porcelain Company. I wonder if they carried white clay back to Copenhagen. The Company is still trading in steel products but sadly the Director who knew the history died suddenly. This emphasises that we should all record those little bits of history before they are forgotten. Max
The City of Worcester.
The City of Worcester was purchased to bring fine wines and port to Stallards Cellars from Spain. Max