A day out in Worcester began with a walk along the riverside to the cathedral. We entered by the north porch and had a look around the nave. As we moved to the crossing we found our way into the transepts and choir blocked by barriers. It seems that Storm Arwen, at the end of November 2021, dislodged part of a tower pinnacle that crashed onto a north aisle roof, piercing the lead covering and cracking some of the underlying vaulting. Work is in progress to restore the affected stonework and re-open the closed areas. None of this could be seen on our approach to the building but as we departed via the cathedral green we could see great areas of sheeting fixed in place to keep rain from penetrating. We'll make a point of checking on progress on our next visit.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
