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Worcester (i/ˈwʊstər/ WUUS-tər) is a city and the county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the southern suburbs of Birmingham and 23 miles (37 km) north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 100,000 people.
The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, overlooked by the 12th-century Worcester Cathedral. The site of the final battle of the Civil War, Worcester was where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Cavaliers, cementing the English Interregnum, the eleven-year period during which England and Wales became a republic. Worcester was the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain and, for much of his life, the composer Sir Edward Elgar. It houses the Lea & Perrins factory where the traditional Worcestershire Sauce is made, and is home to one of the UK's fastest-growing universities, the University of Worcester.
The trade route past Worcester which later formed part of the Roman Ryknild Street dates to Neolithic times. The position commanded a ford over the River Severn (the river was tidal past Worcester prior to public works projects in the 1840s) and was fortified by the Britons around 400 BC. It would have been on the northern border of the Dobunni and probably subject to the larger communities of the Malvern hillforts. The Roman settlement at the site passes unmentioned by Ptolemy's Geography, the Antonine Itinerary, and the Register of Dignitaries but would have grown up on the road opened between Glevum (Gloucester) and Viroconium (Wroxeter) in the AD 40s and 50s. It may have been the "Vertis" mentioned in the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography. Using charcoal from the Forest of Dean, the Romans operated pottery kilns and ironworks at the site and may have built a small fort.
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City of Worcester issues notice of a Stage 3 Drought Emergency
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A Picturesque Glance at the City of Worcester (2010) by Michael J. Sirois (720p HD)
Plenty of student-friendly shops, restaurants and bars create an inviting, relaxed atmosphere.
Take a quick look at the City of Worcester in the UK where Kingsway English Centre is located!
a tour of the city with the music of Worcester's most famous son, Sir Edward Elgar
The brand new City Campus offers state-of-the-art facilities in beautiful historic buildings -- all within easy walking distance of the St John's Campus.
The City of Worcester's Department of Emergency Communications is responsible for operating the Emergency Communications Center, which answers 911 calls, complaint calls, switchboard calls, and dispatches Fire and Police emergency responses. All requests for emergency assistance pass through the communications center and result in over approximately 120,000 emergency call responses per year. It is estimated that approximately 500,000 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls are answered each year.
All outdoor water use is now banned. Visit www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/drought for more info
The City of Worcester is in the midst of a triennial revaluation. Massachusetts law requires the Department of Revenue to review local assessed values every three years and to certify that they represent full and fair value. A revaluation is the most equitable way to accomplish this. A revaluation includes a complete review and analysis of existing property records and values in accordance with DOR regulations. This video explains how the Assessor reviews properties and determines property values.
My entry in the Woo Tube 101 Contest. A PICTURESQUE GLANCE AT THE CITY OF WORCESTER is a short experimental film by Clark University screen studies student Michael J. Sirois that demonstrates some positive aspects of Worcester, MA through modern, inspiring music and a unique visual style. Visit USA's oldest state park, or the first area of land purchased for a public park, or experience the culture and artistic aspects of a beautiful city that many people will never forget. I am tired of watching videos that are supposed to demonstrate what a city is when all they present are numbers and facts. Not only is it boring, it's not the truth. That is selective. Too selective to represent my city. Many people don't know about the tragedy with the Worcester firefighters, but I am a local and I c...
Check out Lancer Nation Station's men's cross country post-meet coverage of the Worcester City Meet (Sep. 23, 2016). We interview Michael Ricci and Richard Custodio - the Lancers' top-two finishers at the Meet. Video produced by: Bobby Costanzo, Celina Frias, and David Germian
Check out Lancer Nation Station's women's cross country post-meet coverage of the Worcester City Meet (Sep. 23, 2016). We speak with women's cross country co-captain Justine Murdocca and 1st place finisher Mia Rogers. Produced by Worcester State University Sports Information Interns: Bobby Costanzo, Celina Frias, and David Germain
On the 15th September 2016, Freedom Leisure and Sport Worcester hosted the City of Worcester Sport Awards 2016.
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A look around the pretty centre of Worcester! Be sure to subscribe for more content (^_^)
The Siege of Worcester took place in 1646, towards the end of the First English Civil War, when Parliamentary forces under the command of Thomas Rainsborough besieged the city of Worcester, accepting the capitulation of the 104 Royalist defenders on 22 July 1646.By 1646 the Royalist cause was in terminal decline.The Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold, the last pitched battle of the First English Civil War, was fought on 21 March 1646.The victorious Parliamenty forces then set about capturing the last of the Royalist strongholds. This channel is dedicated to make Wikipedia, one of the biggest knowledge databases in the world available to people with limited vision. Article available under a Creative Commons license Image source in video
Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot-high (17 m) natural stone and granite tower, which looks like a miniature feudal castle. It is located in Salisbury Park, in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. It was erected in 1900, in memory of George Bancroft. The tower was designed by Earle and Fisher. The foreman on the job was Cornelius Henry Donahue (1863-1924) from Worcester MA and Spa Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. George Bancroft 1800-1891. BORN AT THE FOOT OF THIS HILL HE ROSE TO THE POSTS OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOUNDER OF THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND U.S. MINISTER TO GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY THIS MEMORIAL WAS BUILT BY HIS FRIEND AND ADMIRER STEPHEN SALISBURY III
The City of Worcester's Government Channel 12 announces the debut of the NEW video "The Making of a City Firefighter." The exclusive video captures the true essence of becoming a firefighter. The footage gathered shows the basic training techniques of what is involved from ladder work, to breathing apparatuses, to ventilating the roof and much more. The video production team compiled 20 hours of footage into a half hour of viewing pleasure. The video follows four Worcester Firefighters - Todd O'Connor, Marcos Naranjo, Joshua Pollinger and Andrew Sebring - from the Fire Academy through their first year on the job.
The Worcester Police Department shares with City Manager Edward Augustus how new technology is helping the WPD make Worcester a safer city. Channel 192 is the Government Access Channel in the City of Worcester and is only available in Worcester, MA on Charter Cable. For more videos from Worcester Government Television visit, http://www.worcesterma.gov/e-services/video-on-demand
City Manager Ed Augustus sits down with Assistant Commissioner of DPW&P; Rob Antonelli to talk about what it takes for the City to run Hope Cemetery. Channel 192 is the Government Access Channel in the City of Worcester and is only available in Worcester, MA on Charter Cable. For more videos from Worcester Government Television visit, http://www.worcesterma.gov/e-services/video-on-demand
South Worcester Baseball is a sports program committed to providing FREE sports participation for ALL kids in the South Worcester neighborhood, an inner city neighborhood considered one of the roughest in the city of Worcester, Ma. This program helps provide at risk youth with an alternative to "hanging out" and getting into trouble. It also gets them off computer devices and athletically involved. ALL FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the generosity of sponsoring local businesses.
In April our 10 contestants headed to the historic City of Worcester for their fourth and penultimate challenge. Their task - to come up with proposals to increase the number of people visiting - and shopping in - the city. Watch the video to find out how they got on.
Tune into Channel 12 Worcester Government Television every Tuesday 7AM, Wednesday 5PM & Thursday 9PM for Made In Worcester. Made In Worcester hi-lights the innovative, creative and industry-leading products being made everyday in the City of Worcester. Channel 12 is the Government Access Channel in the City of Worcester and is only available in Worcester, MA on Charter Cable. For more videos from Worcester Government Television visit, http://www.worcesterma.gov/development/cable-services/video-archive
A panel discussion regarding the rising number of housing foreclosures in the Worcester area. Speakers include Scott Hayman - the Housing Director of the City Manager's Division of Neighborhoods and Development, Fran Paquette - from the Home Ownership Center of Worcester, Joshua Lappen - of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, and Amanda Wilson - Director of Housing Enforcement for the City of Worcester
Tune into Channel 12 Worcester Government Television every Monday 6PM, Wednesday 8PM & Thursday 12:30PM for Worcester In Focus. Worcester In Focus takes a closer look at programs, initiatives and people working to make the City of Worcester great. Channel 12 is the Government Access Channel in the City of Worcester and is only available in Worcester, MA on Charter Cable. For more videos from Worcester Government Television visit, http://www.worcesterma.gov/development/cable-services/video-archive
On Monday, February 8th, 2016, a press conference was held at the DCU Center to announce Worcester Pro Hockey LLC bringing a new ECHL professional hockey team to the city of Worcester.