Worcester

Worcester
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester shown within Worcestershire
Population	101,328 (2015)
OS grid reference	SO849548
Unitary authority	Worcester
Ceremonial county	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
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
List of places UK England Worcestershire

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.

1. ↑ "Worcester". Visit Worcestershire.