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This week, pray for Worcestershire

The earliest Anglo-Saxon settlers of the area were the Hwicce tribe in the 6th century CE. By 679 the Hwiccean kingdom formed a separate diocese with its seat at Worcester, which became not only an ecclesiastical centre but also the chief point of trade and military communications between England and Wales. The region was subsequently part of the kingdom of Mercia and was temporarily conquered by the Danes in the 9th century.

The shire (county) itself originated as an administrative area after the Anglo-Saxons had recovered Mercia from the Danes. Local towns specialised in the manufacture of needles and hooks. Droitwich Spa, being situated on large deposits of salt, was a centre of salt production from Roman times, one of the principal roman roads running through the town.

Probably Worcester's most famous citizen was composer Sir Edward Elgar. Every three years, Worcester becomes home to the Three Choirs Festival, which dates back to the 18th Century and is credited with being the oldest music festival in Europe. more»

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