Worcester | |
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![]() Worcester Cathedral | |
![]() Worcester shown within Worcestershire | |
Population | 101,328 (2015) |
OS grid reference | SO849548 |
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Ceremonial county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WORCESTER |
Postcode district | WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 |
Dialling code | 01905 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Worcester (pronounced Wuster) is a cathedral city and district in the West Midlands of England. It is the county town of Worcestershire, a county of England. In 2015, it had 101,328 residents.[1]
It is about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Birmingham and 29 miles (47 km) north of Gloucester.
The River Severn runs through the middle of the city. Worcester Cathedral overlooks the river.
The University of Worcester is a high ranking university located in the city.
Famous composer Edward Elgar was from Worcester. It is also where Worcestershire sauce originated.
King John of England's tomb is in Worcester, in Worcester Cathedral.