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| | Michael Caine isn't the only person who knows weird and wonderful facts. Here are some we've uncovered about Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Tell us if you know any others - use the contact us button on the right. |
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Shakespeare was probably married in Worcester. The record of the ceremony is now held in a high-security vault in the Worcestershire county record office. Love’s labours not lost. |  | | William Shakespeare with adoring fans |
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In the 14th century babies in Herefordshire were baptised in cider, on the grounds that it was cleaner than water. Many people now use the same argument to justify their weekend drinking habits. | | A baby being baptised : not with cider in this case | |
Perdiswell Airfield in Worcester was the first municipally owned airport in the world. In WWII it became the headquarters of 81 Group Fighter Command. The Royal flight was also stationed there. |  | | A Vickers Vimy biplane |
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