My Britain: Worcester

“The music is in the air. Take as much as you want”
— Worcester resident, Edward Elgar

One of the oldest cities in England, there is evidence of settlements in Worcester dating back to 700BC, and historical influences can still be felt in every corner of the city, from cobbled Tudor streets to Roman paths and remains of the Medieval city wall.

Visitors can take in some of this abundant history by visiting the magnificent Worcester Cathedral, which rises out of the city landscape alongside Britain's longest river, the Severn. There's also industrial history to be discovered at