Powick, The Village c.1955
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Apart from the battle, Powick's other main claim to fame is Powick Mills next to the bridge where the battle took place. Domesday Book (1086) recorded two mills here but it was in 1893 that Worcester Corporation purchased the site and built a combined steam- and water-driven hydroelectric facility (the first of its kind). It provided half the city's supply until Worcester Power Station became operational in the early 20th century. Powick Mills continued to supply power until the 1950s. The mill buildings have recently been converted into apartments.

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My husbands gt gt grand father kept the post office and shop in 1860-1870
This photograph shows residents waiting for the No.144 Midland Red bus from Malvern to Worcester outside the village shops. Far left is EW Bird's butchers, left is Cromptons newsagents, off picture further left is Procters general store.  There were three shops in this row, all now closed.  The pub sign behind the lady in the centre is for the Coventry Arms which was down the unmade short lane to the side of ...see more