What is Worcester?
{{Distinguish|Worcester, Massachusetts}} {{Infobox UK place | official_name = Worcester | country = England | region = West Midlands | static_image_name = File:Worcester Cathedral, Worcester.jpg | static_image_caption = Worcester Cathedral | static_image_alt = Worcester Cathedral | static_image_2_name = File:Worcester_UK_locator_map.svg | static_image_2_width = 250px | static_image_2_caption = Worcester shown within [[Worcestershire]] | population = 101,328 | population_ref = {{small|(2015)}} | population_demonym = | os_grid_reference = SO849548 | map_alt = | coordinates = | label_position = | post_town = WORCESTER | postcode_area = WR | postcode_district = WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 | dial_code = 01905 | constituency_westminster = [[Worcester (UK Parliament constituency)|Worcester]] | london_distance = | unitary_england = Worcester | lieutenancy_england = [[Worcestershire]] }} '''Worcester''' (pronounced ''Wuster'') is a [[City status in the United Kingdom|cathedral city]] and district in the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] of [[England]]. It is the [[county town]] of [[Worcestershire]], a county of England. In 2015, it had 101,328 residents.<ref>{{cite web |title=Worcester |url=https://www.visitworcestershire.org/worcester/ |website=Visit Worcestershire}}</ref> It is about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of [[Birmingham]] and 29 miles (47 km) north of [[Gloucester]]. The [[River Severn]] runs through the middle of the city. [[Worcester Cathedral]] overlooks the river. The [[University of Worcester]] is a high ranking [[university]] located in the city. Famous composer [[Edward Elgar]] was from Worcester. It is also where [[Worcestershire sauce]] originated. [[John, King of England|King John of England]]'s tomb is in Worcester, in [[Worcester Cathedral]]. == Transport == === Road === The A38, A44, A422, A449, A4103, A4440 and A4538 roads pass through Worcester. The [[M5 motorway|M5]] bypasses Worcester. === Rail === Worcester currently has three stations: Worcester Shrub Hill,<ref>{{Cite web|tit