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Worcester
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/(listen) WUUS-tər) is a city in Worcestershire, England, 31 miles (50km) southwest of Birmingham, 101 miles (163km) west-northwest of London, 27 miles (43km) north of Gloucester and 23 miles (37km) northeast of Hereford. The population is approximately 100,000. The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, which is overlooked by Worcester Cathedral.
History of Worcester
As Royalist power collapsed in May 1646, Worcester was placed under siege. Worcester had around 5,000 civilians, together with a Royalist garrison of around 1,500 men, facing a 2,500-5,000 strong force of the New Model Army. Worcester finally surrendered on 23 July, bringing the first civil war to a close in Worcestershire.