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Collection	George III Private Papers
Reference	GEO/MAIN/16320-16321
Record Type	Writings (documents)
Title	Memorandum concerning the Royal Visit to Worcester
Date	August 1788
Description	Account of the visit to Worcester by the King and Queen, Duke of York and three princesses on their way to Hartlebury Castle; The large crowds from neighbouring towns who came to see George III; The ringing of bells and decoration of the town with streamers; Arrival at the [?Bishops] Palace; George III's levee attended by Mayor and former Mayor of Worcester; Description of a throne and the rest of the room in which it was taking place; Conferral of a seal; Presence of Bishops of Worcester, Gloucester and Herefordshire, as well as the Canon of Windsor; The playing of Zadock the Priest; Election of new Canons; Performance of the music of Handel; George III visiting the Grand Jury rooms; Interaction with a 'Prussian stranger of consequence'; Granted request for a picture; Return to the Cathedral; Music from the Prince's singers and the Royal Band
Place Of Writing	[?Hereford]
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Related Material	GEO/MAIN/15657
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