7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
19 ottobre 2018
Ubicazione:
Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire
Altre informazioni:
Upton-upon-Severn records a population of 2, 881 making it the smallest town in the county of Worcestaershire. It is situated on the west bank of the River Severn, 5 miles SE of Malvern. The town has a distinctive tower and copper-clad cupola – known locally as the "Pepperpot" – the only surviving remnant of a former church. Until fairly recently, the bridge at Upton was the only crossing of the River Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury; the present bridge was built in 1940. It is said Oliver Cromwell's soldiers crossed the Severn here to win the battle of Upton before the main Battle of Worcester in the English Civil War. Upton is susceptible to flood, the town's main built up area lies on slightly higher ground than the surrounding countryside, and becomes an island during severe floods. Upton is the home of The White Lion Hotel, a 16th-century coaching inn, dating back to 1510, easily found on the high street with distinctive portico, adorned with its very own lion. Reputed to have played a part in the English Civil War, where soldiers from both sides are alleged to have enjoyed the hospitality of this popular local hostelry prior to the Battle of Worcester. Rooms are described in Henry Fielding’s classic ‘Tom Jones’ 1749 novel noting "A house of exceeding good repute".
