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	Worcester Cathedral
		Worcester Cathedral is blessed with one of the most pleasing locations of any English cathedral, with the possible exception of Durham.
		The cathedral sits on level ground beside the River Severn, and seen from the river - the favoured viewpoint for guidebook photographers - the aspect is of timeless serenity.
		Worcester Cathedral is home of the famous Three Choirs Festival, an annual choral event which is rotated between the cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester.
	www.britainexpress.com /counties/worcestershire/az/worcester/cathedral.htm (810 words)

	Worcester Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Worcester Cathedral is the cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn.
		The current cathedral is 12th and 13th century with major restoration work done by Sir George Gilbert Scott and A E Perkins in the 1860s.
		Worcester Cathedral was doubtlessly spared destruction by Henry VIII during the English Reformation because of his brother's Chantry in the cathedral.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Worcester_Cathedral (202 words)

	Worcester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The city of Worcester (pronounced /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.
		Worcester was the site of the Battle of Worcester (September 3, 1651), in which Charles II's attempt to retake the country from Cromwell and the Parliamentarians was decisively defeated, in the fields a little to the west and south of the city, near the village of.
		Worcester is also the seat of the famous public schools the Royal Grammar School Worcester founded ante 1291, and the Worcester Cathedral School which was founded in 1541 under King Henry VIII as The King's School, Worcester.
	www.hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Worcester (775 words)

	Worcester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Worcester was the site of the Battle of Worcester (September 3, 1651), in which Charles II's attempt to retake the country from Cromwell and the Parliamentarians was decisively defeated, in the fields a little to the west and south of the city, near the village of Powick.
		Worcester was one of the cities loyal to the King in that war, for which it was given the epithet "The Faithful City".
		The University of Worcester (formerly the University College Worcester) was first established in 1947 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, and its subsequent development as a training college under the aegis of the University of Birmingham Department of Education.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Worcester,_England (989 words)

	Worcester Cathedral
		Worcester Cathedral is blessed with one of the most pleasing locations of any English cathedral, with the possible exception of Durham.
		The cathedral sits on level ground beside the River Severn, and seen from the river - the favoured viewpoint for guidebook photographers - the aspect is of timeless serenity.
		Worcester Cathedral is home of the famous Three Choirs Festival, an annual choral event which is rotated between the cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester.
	britainexpress.com /counties/worcestershire/az/worcester/cathedral.htm (849 words)

	The Diocese of Worcester - The Cathedral
		The Cathedral is open and staffed on every day of the year from 7.30am to 6pm.
		The Cathedral aims to support teachers in their delivery of the curriculum with interactive tours and activities which combine exploration of the building with a deeper understanding of the Christian faith at all levels.
		The Cathedral Choir is a heavy commitment, but is rewarded by an unparalleled educational experience and a 50% bursary towards the fees at the King's School.
	www.cofe-worcester.org.uk /cathedral/involved.php (869 words)

	Worcester Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Worcester Cathedral is the cathedral in Worcester, England ; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn.
		The Cathedral has the distinction of having the tomb of John I inits chancel.
		Worcester Cathedral was doubtlessly spared destruction by Henry VIII duringthe English Reformation because of his bother's Chantry in the cathedral.
	www.therfcc.org /worcester-cathedral-153171.html (189 words)

	Published by the IESNA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Worcester Cathedral’s new exterior lighting scheme brought the historical landmark out of the darkness and is a source of pride for the city.
		The Worcester Cathedral exterior lighting was “unplugged” due to a lack of repairs.
		Worcester Cathedral, built in 680, is a national monument of immense historical importance and provides a focal point for tourism to the city of Worcester and local civic pride.
	www.iesna.org /LDA_5-99/feature_cathedral1.htm (820 words)

	Worcester Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Cathedral was founded in 680 with Bosel as its head.
		The cathedral is 12th and 13th century with restoration work done by Sir George Gilbert and A E Perkins in the 1860s.
		The cathedral has a memorial Prince Arthur's to the young prince Arthur Tudor who is buried here.
	www.freeglossary.com /Worcester_Cathedral (270 words)

	Pictures of Worcestershire
		Worcestershire is a County situated in the West Midlands region of England.
		The city of Worcester, known for its connections with the origin of 'Worcestershire Sauce' since the early 1800's, has been home to the manufacturing of the famous fine porcelain - 'Royal Worcester' since 1751 and boasts one of the oldest Cathedrals in the country.
		Apart from being a great Cathedral city, Worcester is also Worcestershire's county town and centre for administration.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Worcestershire (649 words)

	Worcester, England (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The city of Worcester, England (pronounced 'Wooster') (population 93,353 in 2001) is the county town of Worcestershire; the Severn river runs through the middle, with the city's large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river.
		Worcester is the home of what is claimed to be the oldest newspaper in the world, Berrow's Worcester Journal, which traces its descent from a newsheet that started publication in 1690.
		Probably Worcester's most famous citizen was 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.
	www.fact-index.com /w/wo/worcester__england.html (296 words)

	1651: the battle of Worcester
		A force of Lancashire Royalists raised by the Earl of Derby was crushed by Colonel Robert Lilburne at Wigan on 25 August.
		King Charles, watching the battle from the tower of Worcester Cathedral, rushed down and personally rallied his troops for an attack on the Parliamentarians east of the river.
		The battle of Worcester was the final crushing defeat for the Royalist cause.
	www.british-civil-wars.co.uk /military/1651-worcester.htm (1424 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ancient Diocese of Worcester
		He also rebuilt the cathedral, finishing the work in 983, but in 1041 the Danes burned the city and ruined the cathedral, and it was reserved for another saint, St. Wulstan, to rebuild it (1084-89).
		In 1216 King John was buried there, between the shrines of the two Worcester saints, Oswald and Wulstan; and two years later the cathedral, once more restored, was consecrated at a great gathering at which the king and many prelates and nobles were present.
		Probably the Worcester nave is among the earliest instances of English Gothic, dating from the later part of the twelfth century.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/15703a.htm (538 words)

	Saxon Cathedral emerges from its Norman Shadow
		The buried yard-thick walls of a circular building 80 feet in diameter were first detected in the grounds of the Norman cathedral at Worcester when workmen were digging a trench for a gas pipe 18 months ago.
		Realising what the wall might be, the cathedral's archaeologist, Christopher Guy, called in specialists from Birmingham University who used ground-probing radar to draw an outline of the building.
		A cathedral was built in 961 by the Anglo Saxon bishop, St Oswald.
	www.ukdetectornet.co.uk /news23.htm (330 words)

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		He organised the Benedictine monastic community at Worcester along more formal lines and to accommodate the community, built a new Cathedral, dedicated to St. Mary, which was completed in 983.
		Remains indicate that the extent of Wulfstan's building was as wide as the Cathedral today, the nave being the same length, with the tower and north and south transepts being of equal area to those that now stand.
		By the end of the 14th century, the cathedral was virtually complete and pilgrims from that time wouldn't have too much difficulty in recognising the building that we so admire today.
	members.aol.com /crhfoto3/cathp1.htm (681 words)

	Worcester Tourism - Homepage
		WELCOME to Worcester, an ancient English city with a modern outlook on life, where heritage and tradition link arms with the arts, and up-to-the-minute shops vie for your attention with inviting restaurants offering food from around the globe.
		Home of the magnificent Worcester Cathedral and the world-famous Royal Worcester porcelain, the city is also close to the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, England’s greatest composer.
		Bed down in a hotel in the city centre, savour the hospitality of a friendly guest house, or wake up to the sound of the birds in a campsite - the choice is yours when it comes to accommodation in or around this beautiful city.
	www.visitworcester.com /home/home.asp (316 words)

	Worcester Cathedral on the banks of the River Severn
		In recent years there has been a whole programme of renovation to ensure Worcester Cathedral remains a place of worship to be very proud of.
		The Cathedral overlooks the River Severn and if you stand on the Worcester bridge, todays cathedral is lit up and it shines a beautiful rippling reflection on the river, making Worcester Cathedral stand out as a fine peice of architecture.
		This is Europe's oldest Choral Festival held at the cathedral, developed in the 18th Century from the annual meetings of the Cathedral Choirs of Gloucestershire, Hereford and Worcester.
	www.birminghamuk.com /worcester_cathedral.htm (206 words)

	Worcester Cathedral
		Partially destroyed in 1041, the rebuilding of Worcester Cathedral was started by Bishop Wulfstan towards the end of the 11th century.
		Attempts at restoration and repair were made during the 18th century but it was the great Victorian restoration, begun in 1854, that transformed Worcester Cathedral into the magnificent sight that warmly welcomes todays visitors.
		Probably the best view of Worcester Cathedral is looking across from the famous cricket ground on the opposite bank of the River Severn.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /cathedrals/Worcester%20cathedral.htm (429 words)

	Worcester Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Worcester Cathedral can be found in the centre of the historic old city from which it gets its name.
		As well as providing a religious function all year round, the cathedral is also a wonderful tourist attraction and includes a gift shop and cafe.
		Worcester Cathedral is a wonderful place to visit and well worth a look during any trip to the West Midlands.
	www.envireng.co.uk /features/worcester_cathedral.htm (152 words)

	TimeRef - History Timelines - Worcester Cathedral
		In 672, a council of the English Church was held, Worcester became the centre of five new dioceses formed.
		Aldred, bishop of Worcester refounded a monastery at Gloucester.
		At Easter Henry II and his wife Eleanor visited Worcester Cathedral and placed their crowns on the shrine of Wulfstan, vowing not to wear them again.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hpl281.htm (367 words)

	ALMONRY - LoveToKnow Article on ALMONRY (Site not responding. Last check: )
		At Bishopstone church, Wiltshire, it is a sort of covered porch attached to the south transept, but not communicating with the interior of the church.
		At Worcester Cathedral the alms are said to have been distributed on stone tables, on each side, within the great porch.
		In large monastic establishments, as at Westminster, it seems to have been a separate building of some importance, either joining the gatehouse or near it, that the establishment might be disturbed as little as possible.
	64.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALMONRY.htm (116 words)

	Worcester Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Cathedral has the distinction of having the tomb of John of EnglandJohn I in its chancel.
		Before his death in Newark, EnglandNewark, John had requested to be buried at Worcester.
		As Hurricane Dennis regained strength Saturday in the Gulf, some residents of the Florida and Alabama coast spent the day preparing for a hard blow or enjoying pleasant weather, in no hurry to join large-scale evacuation efforts.
	www.infothis.com /find/Worcester_Cathedral (230 words)

	Resources - Old Pictures and Photos of Worcester - Cathedral Precincts from the west (1834 and 1870)
		H.H. Lines produced a series of drawings and watercolours of buildings around the Cathedral before their demolition in the 19th century.
		The main left-hand part of the drawing was produced in 1834, but Lines added the portion to the right to show houses which had been demolished by 1870.
		The pinnacles at the west end of the Cathedral have been removed, but the west window of 1789 is shown, prior to its replacement in 1864-5.
	www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk /content/oldpics/cath/40007p.htm (136 words)

	Worcestershire Herefordshire - Shopping, businesses, jobs search, advertiser, local information and Local Information ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Worcester is an attractive city centrally situated in the heart of England making it easily accessible from north, south, east or west.
		Worcester's shopping scene combines specialist shops in period passageways with major retail names and the impressive Crowngate Centre, a recent development constructed in the heart of the city.
		Worcester is a city with a wide range of quality hotels, guest houses and inns offering accommodation to suit all tastes, and the opportunity to combine a relaxing break with visits to new and interesting places.
	www.01905.com /liwor.htm (968 words)

	Worcester - a picture of the cathedral & city
		The view never seems to change, of course the buildings surrounding the cathedral have changed over time but the Cathedral is a reassuring site for local people for some distance away from the city.
		I think I've spent all of three hours in the town (and most of that in the cathedral) while the seconds shop for the china works is definitely worth a browse.
		Of course I would and show you around, whilst Worcester suffered from the town planners in the 50s and 60s who thought everything pre-war should be knocked down we do have a few places for tourists.
	www.aboutbritain.com /forums/m_28582/printable.htm (511 words)

	Church History: Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire
		In September 1541 it was made the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Invisible Trinity in the newly created diocese of Gloucester.
		Worcester continued to influence St. Peter's Abbey and Aldred, Bishop of Worcester, took charge in 1058 and rebuilt the Church on a more grand scale.
		Worcester Cathedral was begun in 1084 on the grand Romanesque style, so after the fire that destroyed Gloucester in 1088, Worcester served as the most readily available model.
	www.britannia.com /church/studies/gloscath.html (1733 words)

	The Worcester Chorus - Music Worcester
		The Worcester Chorus is under the sponsorship of Music Worcester, Inc., and has the unique distinction of being one of the most outstanding ongoing choral groups in the United States, having been founded in 1858 to sing in the first annual Worcester Music Festival in the newly built Mechanics Hall.
		The Worcester Chorus is a major community chorus that includes both amateur singers and professional musicians.
		It endeavors to foster the choral arts and to enhance the cultural life of Worcester and the surrounding area through the highest level of musicianship and artistry, resulting in enriching and emotional experiences for audience and singer alike.
	www.musicworcester.org /chorus.html (613 words)

	Encyclopedia: Worcester Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Image File history File links Download high resolution version (396x648, 44 KB)A plan of Worcester Cathedral made in 1836 (engraved by B.Winkles after a drawing by Benjamin Baud).
		The city of Worcester (pronounced Wuh-ster) is the county town of Worcestershire in England; the river Severn runs through the middle, with the citys large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river.
		The Severn Bridges crossing near the mouth of the River Severn The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is the longest British river, at 354 kilometres (219 miles) long; it rises at an altitude of 610 metres on Plynlimon near Llanidloes, in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, and it passes through...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Worcester-Cathedral (514 words)

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