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Lovely Parish church in a graveyard containing several very old trees. Parts of the present church date from Norman times. The tower is of particularly fine Early English work, maybe by the same masons as the east end of Worcester cathedral. It houses a ring of eight bells. Inside, the church shows a variety of styles of architecture, Norman arches on the north side of the nave and Early English on the south side are easily recognisable. The windows are mostly gifted by John Corbett, whose saltworks were in the parish. The east window was installed to commemorate his decision to cease the employment of female labour in the works. In the priest’s vestry there is a modern window depicting the famous “Big Chimney” which stood at Stoke Works from 1836 to 1957. The lychgate was constructed out of timbers from the mediaeval church porch. Near the path to it is the grave of John Corbett.

Lovely bench hear to take 5 and maybe a quick drink before you carry on along the trail!

Incredibly muddy - wear wellies!

This woodland is believed to have been around since the end of the Ice Age, around 6-10,000 years ago! Evidence of this long history is seen in the presence of ancient woodland species, including yellow archangel, herb paris, and dog’s mercury, as well as trees like small-leaved lime and wild service trees

Hehe bottom lock, good to give this place a plug

A nice spot on the walk to Hanbury Hall

Lock along the Worcester - Birmingham channel, the road surface is quite good

The Worcester & Birmingham Canal links these two cities. It's 29 miles (47 km) long, with 58 locks. This section near Hanbury Hall has a nice, well maintained tow-path.