Number 8 Community Arts Centre

‘Horticulture’ – Pershore Heritage Centre

Wednesday 26th August to Tuesday 6th October
27 August – 7 October

The latest display organised by Pershore History and Heritage Society recognises the important part that horticulture has played on the surrounding area.  From its beginnings when almost every household grew its own fruit and vegetables, selling off any surplus, to the setting up of the markets and subsequent small  industries; the area has relied heavily on its fruit and vegetable growing.  The discovery of the wild plum growing in Tiddesley Woods by Mr George Crooks saw a huge growth in the plum industry whilst the formation of local jam factories ensured large-scale fruit production.  The name of Pershore rose to a world-wide audience when Pershore College of Horticulture was founded at Avonbank in 1954.