The city of Worcester from the west in the 1750's
by Samuel and Nethaniel Buck

The medieval bridge spans the River Severn to the north. Boats are grouped by the Quay and a 'trow' lowers its sail to pass underneath the bridge. Inside the old walled city, the cathedral dominates the south end next to sloping gardens of the Old Palace, and the smoking kilns of Dr. Wall's porcelain manufactory. Beyond rise the hills which were later to be developed as Regency and Victorian suburbs. The motte of Worcester Castle can be seen on the extreme right of the print. The motte and bailey castle was built by Urse d'Abitot, Sheriff of Worcester in 1069. During the 13th century, it ceased to be a significant military centre, though the buildings were used as a prison until 1814, when a new gaol was built in Castle Street. The motte was steadily dismantled between 1823 and 1846.