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Known for
Worcester Cathedral (where King John is buried, with one of the finest Chapter Houses in England), the final battle of the Civil War (1651), the Royal Worcester Porcelain (the world's oldest continuous porcelain manufacturer), and a Worcestershire city of extraordinary completeness
A little history
The Battle of Worcester in 1651 — where Cromwell defeated Charles II — was the final battle of the Civil War. Worcester Cathedral contains the tomb of King John (died 1216). Royal Worcester Porcelain — founded 1751 — is the world's oldest continuous porcelain factory. The cricket ground beside the Cathedral is one of England's most beautiful.
The Cathedral is magnificent — King John's tomb and the Chapter House are outstanding. The Royal Worcester Porcelain Museum. The cricket ground for the Cathedral backdrop. The Guildhall for the elegant Queen Anne building.
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Worcester is a place in Worcestershire known for worcester Cathedral (where King John is buried, with one of the finest Chapter Houses in England), the final battle of the Civil War (1651), the Royal Worcester Porcelain (the world's oldest continuous porcelain manufacturer), and a Worcestershire city of extraordinary completeness. The Battle of Worcester in 1651 — where Cromwell defeated Charles II — was the final battle of the Civil War. The population is around 100,000.
Worcester has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The city centre has outstanding independent food.
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Roam covers Worcester and the surrounding area in Worcestershire, including Perdiswell, Claines, St John's, Warndon, Ronkswood, Brickfields, Dines Green and Kempsey.
