heritage Archives - The Droitwich Standard

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 13^th Mar, 2026

Droitwich's David Beauchamp to help Avoncroft Museum raise vital funds through new plant centre

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2026

Droitwich's Chateau Impney application set to go before planners

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2025

Revised Chateau Impney estate plans submitted to Wychavon

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2025

New banners celebrate Droitwich Spa’s heritage

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2024

Raven Hotel owner fails to comply with court order on building repairs

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2024

Armed Forces veteran lands carpentry role in Willow Court restoration

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2024

Droitwich's SaltFest is coming back bigger and better than ever

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2024

'Sort out the building or face legal action' - Council's warning to owner of Droitwich's Raven Hotel

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2024

Developer sheds light on the work being undertaken at Droitwich's Raven Hotel

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2023

Two history talks will explore Droitwich Spa's timber-framed buildings

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2023

FREE activities at Droitwich Heritage Centre this half-term

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2023

Chateau Impney's deer park is subject of Droitwich History and Archaeology Society's next talk

11^th Sep, 2022

VIDEO - Almost 300 people turn out for Droitwich Spa's Accession Proclamation of King Charles III

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2022

FREE Heritage Open Day event to shed light on Droitwich's historic Willow Court Farmhouse with links to Henry VIII

21^st Apr, 2022

Did you know? Check out the fascinating history of the century-old 144 Birmingham to Worcestershire bus route

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2022

Pride of Longbridge Rally set for big return to Cofton Park this weekend

Step back into Second World War Britain when 1940s event comes to Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 23^rd Sep, 2021

Planning application for Droitwich's Chateau Impney and Impney Estate after 'overwhelmingly positive' consultation feedback

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2021

Explore town's past at Droitwich Heritage Centre this summer holiday

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2021

On the buses - Wythall Transport Museum announces when it will open after lockdown

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2021

Ambitious plans unveiled for state-of-the-art Droitwich Spa Heritage and History Trail

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

Avoncroft Museum given lifeline £183,943 grant from Government's Covid Culture Recovery Fund

22^nd Sep, 2020

Go back to the war years at Avoncroft Museum's 1940s extravaganza

15^th Jul, 2020

Competition launched for children to design the official Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games mascot

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2020

MP welcomes £1.57billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues

Historic church with links to Salt King John Corbett will be restored to its former glory, thanks to £330,000 Heritage Lottery Grant

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 11^th Feb, 2020

Seth Lakeman's praise for Droitwich Spa and its Norbury Theatre after his 'A Pilgrim's Tale' Mayflower show

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2020

Presentation on King Richard III to be given in Droitwich

16^th Oct, 2019

Mayor unveils plaque at 'Buildings of Droitwich' mural

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2019

Photographer Paul's postcards to be showcased at Droitwich and Dodderhill History Group meeting

John Corbett talk and book signings by Droitwich authors to take place at town's library

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2019

Step back in time as 16th Century Droitwich building opens its doors this weekend

10^th Sep, 2019

Probus' praise for community as visitors to Salt Fest flocked to dress as Romans at its stall

22^nd Aug, 2019

600-year-old medieval silver brooch unearthed in Wychbold by metal detectorist

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2019

Droitwich Heritage Centre receives complimentary copy of new Lido Guide which features the town's outdoor pool

NEWS 13^th May, 2019

Worcester Cathedral 'wins the lottery' with £1million grant to help it become a unique historic learning, arts and heritage venue

NEWS 5^th May, 2019

Joy as restored Droitwich Town Mural is unveiled

NEWS 3^rd May, 2019

Four-day St Richard's Canal Festival gets under way today

NEWS 10^th Apr, 2019

Fully-restored Droitwich Town Mural to be officially unveiled at special ceremony

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2019

First Droitwich heritage walks set to get under way

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2019

Illustrated talk on Victorian and Edwardian buildings to be held in Droitwich

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2019

Council chiefs urged to save Worcestershire’s award-winning Archive and Archaeology Service

11^th Nov, 2018

The story of Sapper Richard Langrick - a First World War soldier buried in Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2018

Latest Droitwich Town Heritage Walk to take place this weekend

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2018

Droitwich's St Peter's Academy transforms its playground into Roman battleground

23^rd Oct, 2018

Droitwich residents and community groups urged to sponsor tiles to help preserve one of the town's historic buildings

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

11^th Sep, 2018

Thousands braved the rain to attend this year's Droitwich Salt Fest

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2018

144 bus to be relaunched in Droitwich, celebrating town's past and the 'Salt Road'