a market and borough-town in the parish of Ribbesford and hundred of Doddingtree, in the county of Worcester, 132 miles from London, and situated on the river Severn. It is a trading town of some consideration, and has a good market on Saturday. In the centre of the bridge is a wooden erection, which serves the double purpose of a toll-house and a corporation prison. It is governed by a mayor and twelve aldermen, and returns one member to parliament, chosen by the corporation under the influence of Mr Roberts. The inhabitants amounted in 1801 to 3671, in 1811 to 3454, and in 1821 to 3725.