Worcester Cathedral’s Young Curators group have launched an exciting new app called 'King John and Worcester'.

After all, the controversial Plantagenet monarch, who is often portrayed as the "baddie" in Robin Hood movies, and who in real life was forced by barons to sign the Magna Carta, is actually buried in the ancient cathedral

The app uses text, video footage and audio recordings "to examine King John’s life, his visits to Worcester, his tomb in the Cathedral and his last testament".

His last testament is the oldest document of its type in existence, and it can still be seen in the cathedral’s library.

The new app should be a real help for cathedral visitors.

Project Support Officer Sian Mitchell explained that the app is ‘a great learning resource for visitors, tourists and schools who come to the Cathedral.

She said: "The Young Curators are helping us to create engaging and innovative heritage interpretation, and are themselves gaining experience of volunteering in a fast-paced historic environment.

"We are very pleased with King John and Worcester and we are very proud of our Young Curators!"

But who exactly are they?

Sian said: "The Young Curators are a group of young people aged between 16 and 25 who meet every six weeks and work on interpretation projects at Worcester Cathedral."

And the good news is, the door is open for more young people to get involved.

Sian said: "If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Benjamin Smith, the Director of Education and Learning, at bensmith@worcestercathedral.org.uk.

The app can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android devices via the My Mobile Application, and is also available as the following website: https://worccatheducation1.wixsite.com/kingjohn