Northwick, Worcestershire Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.2188°N -2.2303°W
Map Type:Worcestershire
Official Name:Northwick
Static Image:The old Northwick cinema, Northwick Road, Worcester - geograph.org.uk - 3305823.jpg
Static Image Caption:Northwick Road, Northwick, Worcester
Shire District:Worcester
Shire County:Worcestershire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Worcester
Post Town:Worcester
Postcode District:WR3
Postcode Area:WR
Dial Code:01905
London Distance Mi:134
London Direction:SE

Northwick is a northern suburb[1] of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, located on the eastern bank of the River Severn.[2]

History

Historically, Northwick was a manor in the parish of Claines, and in the Middle Ages the manor house was a residence of the Bishops of Worcester.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Soden . Alfred J. . The History of Blockley in the County of Worcester . 1875 . Parbury . 8 September 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: HISTORY . Grays Of Worcester . 8 September 2024.
  3. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43126 Victoria County History of Worcestershire: Claines