Worcester

Worcester (pronounced /ˈwʊstər/) is a city in the county of Worcestershire, England. Located on the River Severn near its confluence with the Avon, it is around 100 miles (160 km) west-northwest of London and 15 miles south-southwest of Birmingham. Worcester was granted city status by King Edward IV in 1481.

The settlement dates back to at least Roman times when it became an important garrison town for centuries until after 1066 when William I ordered that all fortifications be destroyed so as not to provide any future resistance to Norman rule. The modern City developed from the medieval market place which grew up between this old fortress and nearby Malvern Hill where traders exchanged goods such as wool and leather products made locally or imported via Bristol port or Gloucester Quayside markets respectively. During Tudor times, Worcester saw industry develop along riverside wharves known variously as ‘Bull Ring’ or ‘Tallow Hill’, while St Martin’s Gate saw two large tanneries set up operations during 16th century – one owned by Thomas Russell who supplied hides for making shoes throughout Europe!

In 1751 John Baskerville created his famous typeface based on designs inspired by nature; he also designed a printing press which revolutionised book production across Britain – both innovations helping make Worcester one of most prominent towns outside London during 18th century industrial revolution period due largely thanks too many influential local entrepreneurs like Richard Cadbury who founded what would become world renowned chocolate maker Cadburys Ltd here! Today’s economy still relies heavily upon manufacturing albeit mostly within high technology sectors such hi-tech engineering companies located closeby Silicon Valley Enterprise Zone…

Worcester has many attractions including museums showcasing its rich history e.g., Commandery Heritage Centre & Museum housing artefacts from English Civil War battles fought thereabouts plus notable buildings ranging from medieval Guildhall through Georgian Town Hall right down present day stately home – Elgar Birthplace Museum dedicated life work composer Sir Edward Elgar born just 2km away West Down Farmhouse village Lower Broadheath October 1857.. Further north lies magnificent Cathedral whose spire dominates skyline soaring over 60 metres above ground level while nearby Fort Royal Park provides panoramic views surrounding countryside stretching far beyond horizon eastwards towards Cotswolds region some 30kms distant direction Oxfordshire border..

Finally yet importantly perhaps nothing more emblematic symbol than traditional red public telephone box seen countless streets corner UK nowadays originally pioneered design British Post Office 1919 being manufactured factory very heart beating pulse city itself since 1930 given name “K6” proudly bearing stamping mark: “Made In Great Britain By GPO Worceaster…”