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Worcester is a city and country town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. The city is roughly 17 miles to the south west of Birmingham and has the River Severn running through its centre. The city is also overlooked by Worcester Cathedral which was constructed in the 12th century. It is also the site of the last battle of the Civil War and was where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Cavaliers. The city was also home to composer Sir Edward Elgar for much of his life.

Interestingly, Worcester was known for its glove making industry which peaked in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this period it employed 30,000 people and around half the glove manufacturers in the United Kingdom were based in Worcester. By the end of the 20th century three manufacturers remained in the city. Another of the city's famous products is Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce which has been made and bottled in the city since 1897.

The city's main shopping areas are its High Street, The Shambles, Broad Street, the CrownGate Shopping Centre, Cathedral Plaza and Reindeer Court. The Cross, and surrounding area, is home to the city's financial centre and where many of Worcester's bank branches are located.

The city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region of England has many things to do and see ranging from Wolverhampton's Art Gallery in Lichfield Street, which houses collections of art from the 1700's to the present day and features internationally renowned Pop Art and Northern Ireland collections, to The Grand Theatre in Lichfield Street which is one of the country's leading regional theatres. There is also the small, intimate Arena Theatre in Wulfruna Street which presents one of the best and most diverse theatre programmes in the West Midlands. The independent Cinema at the Light House Media Centre in Chubb Street, hosts photography exhibitions, media events and international film and animation festivals. Explore Wolverhampton's past and present, and enjoy the heritage of the city, including the statue of Lady Wulfruna, after whom the city was named, St Peter's Church and Gardens, the modern fountain in Queen Square and the statue of Prince Albert. Why not experience modern day Wolverhampton with a trip around world famous Banks’s Brewery. Learn about the brewing process from mashing to fermentation and then finish off your visit with a taste of the freshest pint in the Black Country as you receive three free half pints of delicious cask ale.