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Worcester city art gallery and museum, virtual time travel trail.

Thursday 27 October, 5.30 – 8.30pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

The Virtual Time Travel Trail is intended to bring together the activities of the Worcester Life Stories project from the last 2 years. The evening will be a grand celebration of local memories and nostalgia using the historic city of Worcester as a large-scale canvas.

Worcester Life Stories was awarded National Lottery Heritage Funding in 2020 and the project team has commissioned a specialist supplier, London Guildhall School of Music and Drama , to deliver an outdoor and indoor projection-based event on 27 October 2022.

The trail comprises a number of sites around the city centre as the canvas for large-scale projections and will be supported by heritage attractions – including Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum – which are staying open for the evening.

A projection will take place in the activity space at the Museum.

Free entry; the wonderful independent café, Little Al’s at the Balcony, will be open during the evening.

Canaletto: A Venetian’s View   will be open during the evening; please note there is an admission charge for the exhibition, but this does not affect your free entry to the rest of the museum, café, toilets, and shop.

The Commandery is also part of the Virtual Time Travel Trail.

This event is organised by the Worcester Life Stories project .

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Virtual time travel trail – a short film.

Did you come along to our Virtual Time Travel Trail event at the end of October? 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:

• 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. 
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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Explore Worcester’s history at the Virtual Time Travel Trail event

Residents and visitors will be able to take a step back in time and see local history as they have never seen it before at a Virtual Time Travel Trail event later this month.

The free event will see historic photos of Worcester and memories from local people projected on to three buildings in the city and there will be further internal light projections at other venues.

The Virtual Time Travel Trail will take place on Thursday 27 October from 6pm until 10pm.

Old photos will be projected on to The Commandery, St Swithun's Church and the corner of Cornmarket.

There will be other projections inside various other historic buildings around the city which will be open for the evening.

The Guildhall will be open for visitors to take a look at the 1950s High Street exhibition and the rear courtyard of the Tudor House Museum will see projections illustrating everyday life and change.

Worcester Cathedral will be open from 6pm until 9pm, with a display of local history including 1950s, Victorian inventions and even Anglo Saxon times. Guides will take visitors on a journey to explore the cathedral at night.

The history of Greyfriars will see projections in its garden and Henry Sandon Hall at Royal Worcester Porcelain will be showing a digitally remastered 1951 film on the process of producing Worcester Porcelain

Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery will show projections on Worcester's gloving industry and collection, as well as offering refreshments in the Balcony café. The café at the Commandery will also be open for those seeking refreshments.

Hope Church in St Martin's Quarter will be showing the Worcester Mela film and The Hive will be showing archive film clips in its café.

Inside the Infirmary Museum, City Campus, there will be projections illustrating Worcester's medical history.

The projections are being created by the internationally-renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Councillor Lucy Hodgson, chair of Worcester City Council's Place and Economic Development Committee, said: "I'm sure this event will prove very popular – it promises to be a great evening of entertainment and an opportunity to hear the stories of local people as never before."

The event forms part of Worcester Life Stories, a collaborative project between Worcester City Council's Historic Environment Record and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, bringing together archived heritage, digital technology, and community events to promote public health and wellbeing through accessible, shared local history. The project is funded thanks to National Lottery players and supported by several partner organisations.  

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Virtual Time Travel Trail

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Join us as we travel back in time for this one-night-only spectacular event, hosted across our City Centre’s fantastic heritage venues, and see Worcester as never before! Light, sound and historic images will recreate Worcester in times gone by, sharing the lives of local people in their own words. Discover our City’s stories recreated by the internationally renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama through stunning projections across each of the sites, and supported by video, oral histories and photographs of Worcester in the 1950s.

Complete the whole trail or choose your favourite places to visit, grab a cuppa at one of the trail venues and soak up the atmosphere!

For full details and to download the trail guide go to: https://worcesterlifestories.wordpress.com/virtual-time-travel-trail/

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12 Virtual Walking Trails Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now (Video)

Be whisked away to the mountains of Switzerland or the rugged Oregon coastline.

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel.

In a matter of weeks, the terms shelter in place, self-isolation, and quarantine have become buzzwords, giving definition to many people’s new reality: staying home. Zoom happy hours have replaced post-work drinks and once-neglected home projects are finally getting finished.

But there are only so many Zoom calls to arrange and tasks around the house to complete. When your home begins to feel more like a cell and less like a refuge, it might be time to make an escape. And while you may not be able to hop in your car and head to the nearest state park, virtual walking routes can provide a mental escape from the norm. Plus, according to Psychology Today , “Studies suggest that viewing even an image of a tree or a forest canopy bolsters the parasympathetic division of the central nervous system that naturally induces calm.”

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These virtual walking routes and trails deliver new landscapes, fresh perspectives, and plenty of calm-inducing flora while transporting you all over the world. You can enjoy the view from your exercise bike or at-home treadmill, or cozy up on your couch and allow yourself to be whisked away to the mountains of Switzerland or the rugged Oregon coastline.

1. Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

If a visit to Banff National Park isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. But why wait for quarantine to lift before witnessing the bright blue waters of Moraine Lake? This glacially fed lake is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park. It’s the sort of place you’ll never forget, and you can experience it virtually right now.

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This virtual hike takes you along the rugged Oregon coast on a perfectly sunny day, showing off stunning ocean views, rocky beaches, and plenty of lush, green forest. The popular trail travels through Ecola State Park, delivering jaw-dropping vistas every step of the way.

3. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

This walking route takes you to another world — one of sandy terrain dotted with looming pyramids. This well-shot walking tour starts at the Mortuary Temple of Khafre, passing by the pyramids of Khafre, Khufu, and Menkaure, before ending at the iconic sphinx.

4. Havasu Falls, Arizona

You must have a reservation to enter the Havasupai tribal lands, where the stunning turquoise-green Havasu Falls can be found. Located in the Grand Canyon, this virtual tour winds between mesas, taking you through stunning red-rock desert as you near the powerful falls.

5. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

If you’re looking for a hearty dose of green, head to Klevan, Ukraine, home of the lush Tunnel of Love. After spending three hours virtually walking on this abandoned train track that’s surrounded on all sides by bright green foliage and chirping birds, it’s near-impossible to feel anything but relaxed.

6. James Irvine Trail in Redwood National Park, California

It doesn’t get more relaxing than walking amongst the giant redwoods on a calm summer day. Paired with soothing music, this virtual walking route instills an immediate sense of peace the moment the camera starts rolling.

7. Village of Positano, Italy

If you’re up for experiencing a new culture — in addition to enjoying a virtual hike — this tour of Positano, a cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, is hard to beat. You’ll pass through steep, narrow streets lined with boutiques and cafes as you head down toward the beaches and waters below.

8. Wailea Beach Path, Hawaii

With its year-round tropical climate and never-ending ribbon of beaches, Hawaii is a top destination for many Americans. But thanks to this virtual experience , you don’t have to fly across the ocean to get a feel for the islands. The tour takes you from the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort to the Fairmont Kea Lani and along the Wailea Beach Path.

9. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

For a complete change of scenery, head to the red rocks of Utah, where you can virtually slink through narrow canyons and wind along high-desert paths. The view only gets more stunning when you enter into the trail’s wooded areas. Here, the red rock and dirt pop against the greens and browns.

10. Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park, Washington

The moss-covered trees and neon green foliage seen along this trail are so vibrant that it feels like you’re walking on another planet. This special bit of nature is arguably just as stunning in this 4K-resolution virtual hiking experience as it is in real life.

11. Panorama Trail, Switzerland

This virtual walking trail starts at Männlichen, then takes you on a beautiful and easy downhill walk to Kleine Scheidegg, a mountain pass between the Eiger and Lauberhorn mountain peaks. Along the way, enjoy meeting (albeit virtually) some Swiss cows before descending amidst stunning mountain views.

12. Juan de Fuca Trail in British Columbia, Canada

Up north in British Columbia, you can virtually experience the beautiful Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island. Located within Juan de Fuca Provincial Park , this virtual walking route takes you deep into the forest and along the coastline, with occasional views of the Olympic Mountains.

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Virtual Time Travel Trail

A tender notice by worcester city council.

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• digital technology
• community events
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Worcester Life Stories is a collaborative project between Worcester City Council's Historic Environment Record and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, bringing together archived heritage, digital technology, and community events to promote public health and wellbeing through accessible, shared local history.

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The Worcester Life Stories project was awarded National Lottery Heritage Funding in 2020 and the project team now seek to commission a specialised Supplier that can deliver both the artistic design and technical aspects required to create an outdoor projection-based event in October 2022. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website (there is no charge for this). Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

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Kuliouou Ridge, USA

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Mannlichen, Switzerland

Mannlichen is a 2 343 meter high mountain in the Swiss Alps within the Canton of Berne. Easily reached from Wengen, it is a popular hiking spot with some of the best views in Europe. Take this beautiful trail virtually to experience one of the most beautiful places in Switzerland.

Kodiak Island, USA

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Juan de Fuca, Canada

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Yellowstone National Park, USA

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May 25, 2020.

By Tom Kloster

After the Eagle Creek Fire in September 2017, I know I was not alone in sorting through photos and trip reports from before the fire. While it has taken time for all of us to absorb the changes the fire brought to the Gorge, seeing old photos of our favorite places from years passed was a needed escape.

Flash forward to March 2020, and we suddenly find ourselves in the COVID- 19 crisis, largely confined to our homes and neighborhoods for weeks or months to come. Worse, having our treasured public lands closed for the duration adds exponentially to the stress of the moment in a way that any hiker can identify with. These are the places we go to escape the pressures of daily life, after all.

With this new reality upon us, it’s a good time to take a virtual tour of those favorite places that we long for! But this is where social media lets us down, as today’s trending trip reports on Facebook or Instagram are long gone tomorrow, and it’s nearly impossible to find old posts in the vast graveyard of yesterday’s posts.

A solution exists.  Did you know that every trip report on the Oregon Hikers Forum is easily available for you to virtually hike your favorite trail while we wait out COVID- 19? There are two ways to time-travel for your escape:

Method 1: Use Google . The search feature on the Oregon Hikers Forum isn’t nearly as powerful as Google, so the best way to browse the forum archive is to simple use these search terms: “Oregon Hikers Forum + Your Hike”.

Your hike might be “Eagle Creek” or “Cooper Spur” but you can also narrow the results by adding a year, as the archive goes back through 2010 and the older reports are fun to revisit.

Method 2: Use the Oregon Hikers Field Guide as your portal. Go to the OregonHikers.org site and select the “Field Guide” tab to begin your search, or you can  simply use a Google search: “Oregon Hikers Field Guide + Your Hike”. This combination almost always pulls up the OH Field Guide as the top result.

An example of googling “Oregon Hikers Field Guide + your hike”

If you haven’t used the OH Field Guide before, your Google link will take you to a page like this:

An example of the Oregon Hikers Field Guide entry

Once you’re on the OH Field Guide page you’re looking for, scroll down to the bottom of the hike description, and you’ll find cross-linked trip reports for that hike:

An example of cross-linked trip reports as they appear on OregonHikers.org

These links appear in the field guide when folks have selected the hike as part of making a trip report over on the OH Forum (and that’s why its great if you can use this feature when making a trip report!). Some photos have vanished from trip reports where they were linked to commercial hosting accounts, but most users have uploaded their photos directly to the OH Forum, so for the most part everything is still there, ready for re-reading. It’s both fascinating to see the changes in some of our favorite spots over the years, and it’s always fun to see our amazing trails through someone else’s eyes. So for now, enjoy your virtual escape! We’ll all be back out on the trail soon enough. Hang in there, everyone!

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