Worcestershire

Worcestershire (pronounced {{IPA|/?w?s.t????/}}; abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. From 1974 to 1998 it was administered as part of Hereford and Worcester.

Situation

The county borders Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. To the west, the county is bordered by the Malvern Hills, by which is located the former spa town of Malvern. The western side of the hills is in the county of Herefordshire. The southern part of the county is bordered by Gloucestershire and the northern edge of the Cotswolds, and to the east is Warwickshire. The two major rivers flowing through the county are the Severn and the Avon.

Related Topics:
Herefordshire - Shropshire - Staffordshire - West Midlands - Warwickshire - Gloucestershire - Malvern Hills - Malvern - Cotswolds - Severn - Avon

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Other than the city of Worcester, and several large towns (notably Kidderminster and Bromsgrove) in the northern part of the county, the area is still largely rural.

Related Topics:
Worcester - Kidderminster - Bromsgrove

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