Worcester lies in the region of Middle England, an area that is often called the “Heart of England”. The town of 95,000 inhabitants lies on the Severn River, the longest river in Great Britain, and is the seat of the government of Worcestershire.
MORE THAN JUST SAUCE
The town became famous in part due to the 11th century cathedral and also because of its eventful history of monumental battles. The town, which lies 40 kilometres south of Birmingham, has a very quaint historic old town and a distinctive pub scene. The royal porcelain manufacturing plant of England is also located here. Worcester sauce, which nowadays is known all over the world, and which is to be found in every English household, remains the most important product of Worcester. This is a dark spicy sauce, made up of vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, curry, paprika, ginger, cloves, soya sauce, sherry, tamarind juice, mustard, onions, and anchovies. Don’t forget that Worcester is actually pronounced “WooSter”.
