Worcester, Cathedral city in Worcestershire, England
Worcester is a cathedral city in Worcestershire where the River Severn flows past the historic center. The medieval and Georgian buildings frame the cathedral, which sits on rising ground and forms the focal point of the city.
Worcester was the site of the Battle of Worcester in 1651, the final major engagement of the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell's victory there ended King Charles II's attempt to regain the throne.
Worcester Cathedral hosts the Three Choirs Festival, where musicians and choirs from three English cathedrals gather to perform classical and religious music. This event has drawn audiences for generations.
The city center is easily walkable and most attractions lie close together. The railway station provides direct connections to Birmingham, London, and Bristol throughout the day.
The Worcester Journal was founded in 1690 and ranks among the oldest continuously printed newspapers in Britain. This weekly publication has recorded local news and events for over three centuries.
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