Droiwich Spa, Worcestershire - Raven Hotel, town centre - local postcard
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- ID# : 180854982
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- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : justthebook (+1690)
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- Start : Thu 16 May 2019 19:36:50 (BST)
- Close : Run Until Sold
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- Picture / Image: Autumn in Droitwich - shows the ton centre and Raven Hotel
- Publisher: Worcestershire Federation of Womens Institutes
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Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich) is a town in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe.
The town was called Salinae[1] in Roman times, then later called Wyche, derived from the Anglo Saxon Hwicce kingdom, referred to as "Saltwich" according to Anglo Saxon charters, with the Droit (meaning "right") added when the town was given its charter on 1 August 1215 by King John.[2] The "Spa" was added in the 19th century when John Corbett developed the town's spa facilities. The River Salwarpe running through Droitwich is likely derived from Sal meaning "salt" and weorp which means "to throw up" i.e. "the river which throws up salt" which overflows from the salt brines.[3]
Droitwich is within the Wychavon area – the only Midlands area to be in the Halifax 'Quality of Life Survey' of 2011.[4] It was 6th overall.[5]
On 4 November 2013 Droitwich Spa Town Council made Max Sinclair an honorary Freeman of the town in recognition of the major role he played in the restoration of Droitwich Canals.[6]
The town is situated on massive deposits of salt, and salt has been extracted there since ancient times. The natural Droitwich brine contains 2½ lbs. of salt per gallon – ten times stronger than sea water and rivalled only by the Dead Sea.
On the outskirts of the town is the famous Chateau Impney, built in the style of a traditional French chateau, which is now a hotel, restaurant and conference centre. In Droitwich, the Raven Hotel is a wattle and daub hotel that holds a central position within the town.
Listing Information
Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
Listing ID# | 180854982 |
Start Time | Thu 16 May 2019 19:36:50 (BST) |
Close Time | Run Until Sold |
Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
Item Condition | Used |
Bids | 0 |
Views | 917 |
Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
Quantity | 1 |
Location | United Kingdom |
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