Interesting facts about Worcester

• Worcester is situated on the River Severn, the longest river in Britain.
• The cathedral dates from the 11th century and contains the tomb of King John who signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
  
• Oliver Cromwell defeated Prince Charles (son of the executed King Charles 1) at the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
  
• The famous British composer, Edward Elgar, was born in Worcester.
  
• The world famous Royal Worcester porcelain factory is in the city and has amazing bargains in its “seconds shop” (not perfect quality but only an expert would know!)
  
• The world famous Worcestershire Sauce is still made at the
  Lea & Perrins factory in the city.
  
• The world famous Morgan car factory is in Malvern – close to Worcester. Kingsway can often arrange tours of the factory.