Worcester

The city of Worcester (pronounced {{IPA|/ˈwʊstə/}}) is the county town of Worcestershire in England; the river Severn runs through the middle, with the city's large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river.

Famous citizens

Probably Worcester's most famous citizen was composer Sir Edward Elgar, whose father ran a music shop at the end of the High Street; a statue of Elgar stands near the original location of that shop. His birthplace is a short way outside of Worcester in the village of Broadheath.

Related Topics:
Edward Elgar - Broadheath

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Sir Charles Hastings, founder of the British Medical Association lived in Worcester for most of his life - the newly built Worcestershire Royal Hospital stands in a road named in his honour.

Related Topics:
Charles Hastings - British Medical Association - Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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Poet and author Reverend Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy, famously known as Woodbine Willy, was for some time the Vicar of St. Pauls Church in the City. He rose to fame during World War I when he became an army chaplain, his sermons and poetry helping boost morale to the troops. He acquired his nickname from his habit of handing out of "Woodbine" Cigarettes to the men in the trenches.

Related Topics:
Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy - World War I

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Sculpter Sir Thomas Brock, most famous for the Imperial Victoria Memorial in London was born here.

Related Topics:
Sculpter - Thomas Brock

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Writer Fay Weldon was born here.

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Hannah Snell, famous for impersonating a man and being enlisted in the Royal Marines in the 18th Century was born and raised here.

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Matilda Alice Powles aka Vesta Tilley, a leading male impersonator and music hall artiste was born in Worcester.

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Civil engineer Edward Leader Williams, designer of the Manchester Ship Canal, was born and raised in Worcester, residing at Diglis House (now the Diglis Hotel) with his brother, noted landscape artist Benjamin Williams Leader.

Related Topics:
Civil engineer - Edward Leader Williams - Manchester Ship Canal - Artist - Benjamin Williams Leader

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