A NEGLECTED alleyway has been transformed into a tribute to Malvern’s heritage thanks to the Route to the Hills project.
A series of plaques have been installed along the alleyway between Great Malvern Priory churchyard and Abbey Road.
The five quirky illustrations tell the stories associated with the town’s fascinating past including the Victorian water cure, early car manufacturing, medieval monks, artists, playwrights, musicians and donkeys.
A set of new Yorkstone steps have also been installed, each one depicting an image of a monk and words promoting the nearby Malvern Museum in Priory Gateway.
The overhaul is part of the final stages of the Great Malvern: Route to the Hills project which has created a new heritage trail leading up from the railway station through the town and on to the hills.
It offers visitors a new way to explore the town while learning more about Malvern’s fascinating heritage through a series of plaques, signs, benches and other creative installations.
The project is funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and has been overseen by a partnership of ten key organisations, led by Malvern Hills District Council.
Coun David Watkins, chair of the Route to the Hills project board, said: “This is another wonderful example of how the Route to the Hills project is helping to enhance the look of our town.
“At the same time it is showcasing our fascinating heritage and encouraging visitors and residents to find out more about the people who helped make Malvern what it is today.”
