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A new exhibition on level 2 of The Hive reflects on the events of 80 years ago. Victory in Europe Day (8th May 1945) was when the Allies celebrated the end of the war in Europe after nearly 6 long years of conflict. The images of jubilant crowds waving flags, dancing in the streets with...

WAAS work in partnership with the Forestry Commission to enhance the historic environment evidence-base for woodland creation proposals in Worcestershire The government is committed to increasing tree and woodland cover in the UK from 14.5% (in 2023) to 16.5% (by 2050). Diverse, resilient woodland habitats play an important role in tackling climate change through carbon...

What historic and modern Coroner’s records do we hold? Worcestershire Archives, as parent body and approved Place of Deposit on behalf of WCC holds historic and modern Coroners’ records from the 19th – 21st century. These include records known as ‘Coroners’ Cravings’ which record Inquests in the late 19th century, through to Coroner’s Daily Record,...