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Sunday, 12 October 2008
at 06:10:06

This Month's Top Five Interesting Facts

One.
Asparagus was once cultivated for medicinal purposes as a natural remedy for blood cleansing and diuretic properties. Worcestershire is home to the British Asparagus Festival and is held each year in the Vale of Evesham.

Two.
The railway bridge at Hagley Station in north Worcestershire was used as the model for the toy bridge sold by the makers of Hornby train sets.

Three.
The Morgan Motor Company was established in Malvern Link in 1909 and has continued to make cars on the site ever since. Despite huge advancements in technology the vehicles are still made with wooden chassis. 2009 celebrates the Morgan Car centenary with a variety of events being held throughout the year. Please visit the Morgan Motor website for more information.

Four.
For many centuries the Malvern Hills formed a barrier to invaders from the west, with their highest point, the Worcestershire Beacon, standing at an impressive 1400 feet above sea level.

Five
During the Roman occupation Droitwich Spa was known as Saline, meaning ‘Place of Salt’. The Victorians took advantage of the natural brine, its strength second only to the Dead Sea, and developed the town into a fashionable spa. Visitors can visit the Droitwich Spa Brine Baths and have a natural spa experience.