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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Worcester,_EnglandWorcester, England - Wikipedia

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   Worcester (/ ˈ w ʊ s t ər / ⓘ WUUST-ər) is a cathedral city in Worcestershire, England, of which it is the county town. It is 30 mi (48 km) south-west of Birmingham , 27 mi (43 km) north of Gloucester and 23 mi (37 km) north-east of Hereford .

   • Area code: 01905
   • County: Worcestershire

   • Country: England
   • Region: West Midlands

2. www.visitworcestershire.org › locations › worcesterVisit Worcester - Visit Worcestershire: Official Tourism Website

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   Worcester is a city in Worcestershire, England, famous for its sauce, cathedral, and Civil War history. Explore its arts and cultural events, parks, gardens, and attractions, such as the Commandery, the Museum of Royal Worcester, and the Worcester Cathedral. Find out more about its history, culture, and sports on the official tourism website.

3. www.britannica.com › place › Worcester-EnglandWorcester | England, Map, Population, & History | Britannica

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Worcester, city (district), administrative and historic county of Worcestershire, west-central England. Worcester is the historic county town (seat) of Worcestershire. Except for the small residential suburb of St. John’s, it lies on the east bank of the River Severn. The city has little river frontage, because much of the land adjacent to ...

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4. www.britannica.com › Worcestershire-county-EnglandWorcestershire | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 4, 2024 · The city of Worcester is the county seat. Worcestershire, England. The administrative county of Worcestershire comprises six districts: Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Wychavon, Wyre Forest, the borough of Redditch, and the city of Worcester. The administrative county covers an area smaller than and somewhat different from the historic county and ...

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6. www.visitworcester.co.ukVisit Worcester

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   Worcester is a beautiful and historic city with a rich cultural and social heritage, located on the banks of the River Severn. Explore its attractions, events, food, shopping and accommodation options, and discover its stories and stories.

7. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Worcester_(England)Worcester (England) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Worcester is the ancestral home of the famous Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce. It's produced by the Heinz Corporation on its factory on Midlands Road in the city, where it has been produced since 1897. Worcester is also the home of one of England's better known county cricket teams. Town planners [edit]

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   Is Worcester still a medieval city?

   • There is however still a significant area of medieval Worcester remaining, examples of which can be seen along City Walls Road, Friar Street and New Street. There are two tiers of local government covering Worcester, at district (city) and county level: Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council.

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   What is Worcester known for?

   • The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral. Worcester is the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Lea & Perrins (makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce ), the University of Worcester, and Berrow's Worcester Journal, claimed as the world's oldest newspaper.

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   Why is Worcester a county borough?

   • Worcester was an ancient borough which had held city status from time immemorial. When elected county councils were established in 1889, the city was considered large enough to run its own county-level services and so it became a county borough, independent from the surrounding Worcestershire County Council.

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   Is Worcester a White City?

   • The 2011 census put Worcester's population at 98,768. About 93.4 per cent were classed as white, of whom 89.1 percentage points were White British – higher than the national average. The largest religious group consists of Christians, with 63.7 per cent of the city's population.

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9. www.visitworcestershire.orgVisit Worcestershire: Official Tourism Website

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   Worcestershire is a county in England with diverse attractions, from historic towns and villages to outdoor activities and food and drink. Find out why Worcestershire is one of the Best Places to Go in 2024 and plan your trip with our guide.