Blue Plaque: Dr John Wall

Standing on a Worcester street corner, you might easily walk past this unassuming blue plaque without a second glance. But Dr John Wall deserves better than that - he's the man who put Worcester on the porcelain map in 1751, founding the Royal Worcester factory that still operates today.

History buffs will appreciate the connection to one of Britain's oldest porcelain manufacturers, though frankly there's not much here beyond reading the plaque itself. Takes all of two minutes unless you're particularly keen on Georgian medical history - Wall was also a physician who treated the poor for free.

Families staying at nearby sites like Worcester Glamping or Ketch Caravan Park might combine this with a proper visit to the Royal Worcester Museum, which gives the full story behind the man. The plaque sits in Worcester city centre, making it an easy add-on to cathedral visits or shopping trips.

Don't make a special journey just for this - it's more of a 'spotted while passing' moment. But if you're exploring Worcester anyway and fancy a brief nod to local industrial heritage, it's there waiting. Free to view, naturally, though finding parking nearby might cost you more than the experience itself delivers.