Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester is a city in Worcestershire, England, southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester. The population is approximately 100, 000. The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, which is overlooked by the 12th century Worcester Cathedral. The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War, where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles I's Cavaliers. Worcester is known as the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, composer Edward Elgar, Lea & Perrins, makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce, University of Worcester and Berrow's Worcester Journal claimed to be the world's oldest newspaper.

Worcester is a city in Worcestershire, England, southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester. The population is approximately 100, 000. The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, which is overlooked by the 12th century Worcester Cathedral. The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War, where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles I's Cavaliers. Worcester is known as the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, composer Edward Elgar, Lea & Perrins, makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce, University of Worcester and Berrow's Worcester Journal claimed to be the world's oldest newspaper.