Michael
Caine isn't the only person who knows weird and wonderful facts. Here
are some we've uncovered about Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Tell
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Did
you know?
WILL
TIES THE KNOT
Shakespeare was probably married in Worcester. The record of
the ceremony is now held in a high-security vault in the Worcestershire
county record office. Love’s labours not lost.
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William
Shakespeare with adoring fans
CIDER
CEREMONY
In the 14th century babies in Herefordshire were baptised in
cider, on the grounds that it was cleaner than water. Many people
now use the same argument to justify their weekend drinking
habits.
A
baby being baptised : not with cider in this case
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FIRST
TAKE OFF
Perdiswell Airfield in Worcester was the first municipally owned
airport in the world. In WWII it became the headquarters of
81 Group Fighter Command. The Royal flight was also stationed
there.
